What to do if elderly parent keeps falling?
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What to do if elderly parent keeps falling?
What to Do if an Elderly Person Falls Down
- Stay calm and help your loved one to remain calm by encouraging them to take slow, deep breaths.
- Examine them for injuries like bruises, bleeding, possible sprains and broken bones.
- Ask them if they are experiencing any pain, where it is located and how severe it is.
When should you put someone in a care home?
A care home may be the best option if you or someone you know:
- is struggling to live alone – even with help from friends, family or paid carers.
- had a needs assessment that suggested a care home is the best choice.
- has a complex medical condition – that needs specialist attention during the day and night.
What can I do to help an older person after a fall?
If you’ve brought an older person in after a fall, it’s a good idea to talk to the doctor about whether these services might help. I especially recommend home safety evaluations, if they are available in your area. Vision checks are also an excellent idea if the older person hasn’t had one recently.
What to do if your senior parent cannot live alone?
When it’s evident that your senior parent cannot live alone any longer your options are basically… 1. get an aide into their home 2. set up a schedule amongst family and friends so that your senior loved one is never alone 3. set up video monitoring throughout the home
What happened to Mom in the hospital?
In the NH, mom got PT (but it was too late – she couldn’t walk after the last fall. Once they start falling it is downhill from there). Due to the dementia, Mom constantly tried to get up anyway. The NH had her bed and wheel chair alarmed and unless she was sound asleep, she was placed in front of the nurses station.
How do I move in with my elderly parents or relatives?
This could be moving in with a family member, moving to a care facility or a co-housing situation. There are multiple options. The decision depends on how much care your parents or an elderly relative needs and/or may need in the future.