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Why Mobility Matters Maintaining independence and mobility is crucial for your well-being. How We Help You: Encourage sitting out of bed and walking to prevent muscle weakness. Promote independent washing and eating, with support available if needed. Ensure your mobility aids are readily accessible. Encourage wearing your own clothes, glasses, hearing aids, and dentures. How You Can Help: Sit out of bed whenever possible. Walk to the bathroom and around the ward if you're able. How Your Visitors Can Help: Bring toiletries and personal care items. Bring your glasses, hearing aids, dentures, and any necessary accessories. Bring comfortable clothes and indoor footwear for walking. The Importance of Movement: Just one week of bed rest can lead to a 10% loss of muscle mass. Every 10 days of bed rest in hospital can accelerate muscle aging, particularly in individuals over 80. Prolonged bed rest can result in reduced appetite, strength, balance, and increased risk of falls, making routine tasks more challenging.
Ensuring regular movement and support from both healthcare providers and visitors can significantly enhance your recovery and maintain your mobility and independence.
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