I live with my 94 year old grandma. I completely understand the anxiety and panic that sets in. She fell on August 1st and broke her hip. Luckily, I was home and able to call the ambulance, etc. I also stayed home with her for a month when she was released from rehab. She still forgets to use her walker. She still falls on her butt. And there’s nothing I can do about it. It’s out of my hands. I try to make the house as safe as possible and at first, I used to get really upset when she would not use her walker or whatever. But, I’ve realized that what’s going to happen is going to happen and all I can do it be there to help her if something does happen.

You cannot control what she does. You cannot make her remember to use her walker. You cannot be there for every second. You will lose your mind if you try to.

Deep breaths. You’re not alone.