Mobility concerns can be challenges or issues related to your ability to move around and perform daily activities independently. These concerns can be temporary or permanent and caused by medical conditions, injuries, or disabilities.
Tips & Links
- Some seniors may have health conditions that contribute to mobility problems, such as muscle weakness, joint problems, pain, disease, and changes in your brain and nervous system.
- Be aware of how your health conditions and/or medications can impact your mobility.
- Seek out physical assessments for any changes in your mobility or risk for falling by your physician or physiotherapist.
- Complete your own home safety checklist to ensure your space is safe and free from tripping hazards.
- Consider having a home safety assessment if you have been recently hospitalized and discharged home, are experiencing changes in your health, or are noticing changes in your strength and ability to do daily activities.
- Learn about having a home safety assessment as outlined by the government of BC.
- In many cases, the health care professional who conducts your home care or home safety assessment can create a list of equipment and provide guidance on where to obtain it. Be sure to write down this information, as it might also include suggestions for home modifications.
- Explore Ability 411 for recommendations about mobility aids/devices, how to source them, supports for financial assistance across Canada.
- Complete and talk with your family and care partners about the activities Changes in My Personal Needs and Getting a Home Care or Safety Assessment in the section My Place to Call Home in your Mywell Health planner.
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