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To touch something stable (even though it would not hold one up) was helpful for balance.
I did not do that anymore, once I was better.
However, the pain has recently gotten worse, increased when getting up first thing.
I reach for the chair, the door frame, and after a few steps no longer need to do this.
I think it would be very hard, if not impossible, for another person to assess whether or not I need to do this or not or when the pain is worse.
The caregiver CAN accompany the senior, and touch his elbow or learn assistive techniques, I mean, if you are there anyway.....
I still smile when recalling how my hubs was (at my insistance) behind my elderly loved one who had started falling, but refused any help! As LO fell backwards, hubs straightened him up from under his arms, uprighted him, and let go, just as LO was shaking off the assistance. Hubs was a hero that day. One fall averted.
P.S. Hubs was instructed over and over what to do if someone was falling, and what not to do so he wouldn't get hurt himself. At that time, we made a good team.
I remember trying to use a cane when I had a back injury, I never got any real benefit out of it. If I had known about rolling walkers, I would have gotten one the next day.
As for touching things, DafnaS above may have a point, it could be OCD. But if this touching isn't a major problem disrupting his life, then ignore it. Not worth the battle.
I would give him credit for sensing that he needs support along the way, and I wouldn't push him as he's going to take his balance issues at his own pace. What I would do is ask him about the things he holds onto, if he needs something at another place along the way, i.e., work WITH him to help him through this stage until he's ready to try a higher level of support.
And, like others, I often do the same thing, especially as it seems that the rooms grow smaller as I age and I have to zig zag more often to get through the house.
The harder part is outdoor work, things like opening the garage door since I'm losing height and have to stand on my tip toes.
The problem with this is that he's reaching out for things that aren't necessarily stable which increases his chances of falling.
Pushing himself with a cane is also not the correct way to use a cane. There's a method to using a cane such as what kind if cane does he need (there are numerous types), which side does he need to use it on, is the can appropriate to his height?
I think he could benefit from a few sessions with a physical/occupational therapist. Maybe his doctor can make a referral.
As I understand it, the big toes & the middle ear are the main balance features of the human body so have them looked at first
Also, has this senior actually fallen at any point? If so, holding on to things could be a protective measure. Sounds like he needs to be using a walker instead of a cane. They provide much more stability.
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