Re: new to group need feedback how to help family members with spinal disabilities

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Hi Janet,

Sorry for your problems. Does your family have insurance? That would help.

From there I'd find a good doctor to diagnose them and treat them.

You sound like you are unsure what is wrong with their backs.

A bad back isn't saying much, it can mean weak or any posssible serious

problems.

Let us know and maybe we can help further but a diagnosis is necessary.

My best.

Barbara

janetvisser <JANETVISSER@...> wrote:

Hi? Spinal problems run in my family. I have a elderly disabled mother

whose spine and disc problems and a totally disabled brother with

back/other problems. I do not have a strong back. The problem is no

one knows how to help these family members properly. My mother is in a

personal care home where she is fed and receives laundry/cleaning once

a week. I failed in my attempts to help her and my brother. I have a

hard time knowing how to help. I seek to find resources or comments

from others on what is appropriate? Your feedback is appreciated. I am

honestly trying to learn from past mistakes.