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Today I found my mom walking very slowly, holding the wooden rail that lines the hallway. She was saying something about not being able to do it; her foot, her leg, something something. Clearly indicating pain. I got her to her room and saw that her left ankle was swollen, possibly sprained. Getting her to rest, elevate, and ice wasn't easy. When she clearly wanted to get up, and a loaner wheelchair had been brought in, she took to the chair right away and it was easy to continue with a more mobile visit.