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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just buy them the panic button device; tell them it’s just in case and you got one for yourself and it’s so great for the peace of mind.
Call dad daily when mom is away.
I honestly don’t think much more can be done now. [/quote]

We have experience with this. OP do you live in the area? They need a list of names they go through to call before they send someone to your home. It can become a burden on neighbors as falls increase and frankly it drove me nuts. They do a test run without warning you and I panicked at the call. Find out how they enter the house if the backup people aren't available.

There are PTs who teach balance and fall prevention exercises, but you can't force him to do it. All you can do is share you concerns, share some resources and explain your boundaries. I know many people who's parents went into denial, only to spend many hours on the ground after a fall. One friend's dad died falling down the steps and they had already made peace with the fact that was likely and they could not fight him for another second. If the person is cognitively OK then he/she gets to make their own dangerous choices as long as there is no obvious potential to injure someone else like with driving.  If an emergency happens and you aren't available then so be it. Just periodically present your case gently, but firmly.[/quote]

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