My grandparents got into a bad car accident. My grandfather broke his sternum, is in a lot of pain, wll have to go to a nursing home for a week or so, but will make a full recovery. My 82 yea old grandmother badly broke her foot and ankle, and fracture her knee cap. Will she make a full recovery? I have nothing this long 4 day weekend and don't know how I will sleep, etc. What should I do? They're not going to die.
2007-10-05 11:20:26 · 11 answers · asked by me myslef 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I'm sure they will recover although it may take some time. People are more resilient than people think.
I feel for you.
2007-10-05 11:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though they are old, they can make full recoveries with a lot of support and if you keep their spirits up. Usually when people that age don't recover from this kind of thing, it's because they get depressed or they don't work at getting back on their feet because they think "I'm old....why bother?" My dad broke his hip in 2004 at age 82....VERY bad break that required surgery to put a large metal support in his hip joint. He was in the nursing home for 3 months, but we visited him every day to keep him smiling and to make sure that he felt "wanted", and made sure that he was doing his physical therapy so that he would recover completely. Now, three years later, he's 85 years old, still driving his car, walking two miles a day....doesn't even need his cane anymore. It's all about the attitude, so the best thing you can do is let your grandparents know how much you love them and how much there is to "stick around" for so they will work hard to get back on their feet. Good luck and God bless all of you !
2007-10-05 18:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by Schleppy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It takes longer for older adults to heal and they often dont recover 100% but with all the modern technology and physical therapy they should be able to get back pretty close to their pre-accident state. If you want to do something over the weekend, help clean up their house so that when they return home it is all sparkly for them. They wont be able to do the heavy housework for awhile so I'll bet they would love this wonderful surprise from you. Just be there for them when they get home to help out and run errands if needed.
2007-10-05 18:30:15 · answer #3 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't Worry, Just Pray to God, and have Faith, and The Situation that they are in, They Will Need Maximum 129 Hours to Recover, so Don't Worry.
2007-10-05 18:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they both should recover fully, it just may take some time!! Try not to lose too much sleep over it. Sorry about the accident!
2007-10-05 18:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Rebecca♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your grandma will make a full recovery but at her age it wont recover like if she was 25. dont trip. enjoy your weekend and dont worry about it too much.
2007-10-05 18:24:02 · answer #6 · answered by GG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will be fine and be positive...you have a 4 day weekend to be with them.
2007-10-05 18:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Err, For the sleep part uhhh well, Believe they'll be alright
2007-10-05 18:37:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What to do? Visit your grandfather. Help your grandmother.
If they aren't local, can you go to them? If not, then what do you do every other weekend?
2007-10-05 18:27:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am so sorry about what happen but i think it will take some time to recover but i know they will be strong
good luck
i hope they are ok
2007-10-05 18:29:37 · answer #10 · answered by tiffany_luvs_moshi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋