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If your elderly loved one falls, arrange for them to see a doctor as soon as possible. Falling is often an indicator of underlying medical issues that require treatment, such as dehydration or a urinary tract infection. Ask them if they’re hurt, and look for signs of injury (bruising or other evidence). Then help them get into a chair. Call for Help Elderly falls are one of the most serious and frequent types of accidents for elderly people. When they happen, it is important that you take the right steps to ensure that your loved ones are safe and do not suffer any injuries. Firstly, it is important that you call for help. If you think that your loved one is not badly injured and can get up by themselves, you should try to encourage them to do so. However, it is also worth remembering that many falls are accompanied by a number of different injuries including fractures and head trauma. This means that it is a good idea to call an ambulance just in case. This is particularly important if you have elderly people living in your home who are at risk of falling. This is because prolonged periods of time on the floor can exacerbate any existing injuries and lead to a range of other complications including dehydration. Check for Injuries If your elderly loved one has a fall, it’s important to check them for injuries. This means assessing their head, neck and spine to see if there is any pain or swelling. If there is moderate to severe pain in the head, neck or spine, it is not advisable to try and move them and you should call 911 for an ambulance. [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/ Personal Alarms for elderly] It is also a good idea to monitor your elderly loved one for 24 hours to make sure they are fine and that there is no lingering pain or other problems from the fall. It is also a good idea to speak with their doctor about the fall so that it can be added to their medical records. In order to prevent further falls, it is important to improve lighting in stairways and hallways, add handrails to the stairs and put in grab bars in the shower or bathroom. It is also a good idea to talk to your loved ones about their medications and any health issues that may affect their balance or lead to a fall. Stay Calm Many seniors feel embarrassed about falling and may downplay their incident. However, they should be encouraged to share their concerns with family and medical professionals. Frequent falls can indicate an underlying condition and increase the risk of serious injury or death. Checking for injuries is the first step after an elderly person falls. Ask if they’re hurt and help them stay down while you look for any broken bones, bruises, or sprains. If they don’t have any serious injuries, encourage them to get up slowly. Have them roll onto their side and then on to their hands and knees. If they have enough strength, they should be able to push themselves up into a sitting position. If they have difficulty getting up, consider investing in an emergency response system that allows them to push a button for help. Also, keep their home free of trip hazards, such as loose rugs or carpeting, cords, and clutter. Encourage Your Loved One to Get Up When an elderly person falls, it can be difficult to get them back up without injuring yourself or causing further harm to their body. Try to assist them by rolling them onto their side and helping them to kneel slowly. Then, position two chairs that are stable and unlikely to move to where they can use them as support for getting up. Ask them to use the chair in front of them and then slide their strongest leg forward, starting with the knee, so it’s flat on the floor. Remember to continue to check for any injuries that may have been exacerbated by the fall. And, if your loved one continues to insist on trying to get up, take it slow and stop them if they are feeling any pain or getting stuck in the process. If their fall has resulted in serious injury, call 911 and keep them comfortable while waiting for assistance to arrive.

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−	~~Falls are very common in older people~~. ~~They are usually caused by~~ a ~~combination of risk factors~~. ~~These include:~~<br /><br />~~Physical obstructions~~, ~~slippery ground~~ or ~~medical equipment failure~~<br /><br />~~Cognitive decline and other mental changes~~<br /><br />~~Medicines that affect balance and how steady you are on your feet (like blood thinners)~~.~~<br /><br />Falling~~ can cause ~~a head injury~~<br /><br />If ~~someone~~ falls ~~and hits their head~~ it is important they get ~~help immediately~~ to ~~avoid~~ serious ~~damage~~ to their ~~brain~~. If ~~they have~~ a ~~medical condition~~, ~~like Alzheimer's, it is even more important they get~~ help right away as ~~the damage can be irreversible~~.<br /><br />~~It is~~ important to ~~find~~ out what ~~happened~~ in the ~~days leading up~~ to ~~the fall - was the person having trouble eating, missing their medication or not feeling well? This can help you and~~ your loved one to ~~understand what could have caused~~ the ~~fall~~.<br /><br />~~Ensure your elderly person has~~ a ~~personal alarm that~~ can ~~be pressed in the event of a fall~~ or ~~other problem~~, to alert ~~a 24 hour response centre~~ for help. ~~These are usually wristbands or pendants that can be worn at all times.~~<br /><br />~~Encourage them to exercise~~ and ~~keep active at all times as it helps~~ their ~~muscles~~, ~~bones and joints stay strong~~ and ~~flexible~~. ~~Joining an exercise class, joining~~ a ~~walking group or getting involved in tai chi are all great ways~~ to ~~keep fit~~ and ~~prevent falling~~.<br /><br /> [https://~~www.~~personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/ ~~Personal Alarms~~ for elderly] ~~If they are not injured after~~ the ~~fall and~~ you ~~feel able~~ to ~~assist~~ them to ~~their feet~~, ~~gently roll~~ them ~~onto~~ their ~~hands and knees~~, ~~look~~ for ~~a stable piece of furniture and gradually support them on~~ to ~~it before assisting them back up~~. ~~Once they~~ are on their ~~feet and stable, try to~~ get ~~them to stand~~ up ~~on their own. If~~ they ~~do not seem~~ to ~~be able~~ to ~~do this~~, ~~it is safest~~ to ~~call an ambulance~~ and ~~keep them~~ as ~~warm~~ and ~~comfortable as possible until help arrives~~.	+	An elderly person might not seem badly hurt after a fall and may not need an ambulance or to go to hospital. But it’s important for them to see a doctor as soon as possible for further checks to make sure they don’t have any hidden injuries.<br /><br />Typically, if your loved one falls, you should help them up slowly. Begin by pushing them into a side sitting position and crawling towards a chair or other sturdy object.<br /><br />Check for Injuries<br /><br />Almost half of all falls result in at least a minor injury, such as a bruise or sprained ankle. However, some falls can cause more serious injuries, including broken bones and loss of consciousness.<br /><br />If a family member falls, it is important to check whether they are injured before trying to get them up. Injuries to elderly people can be very serious, so it is best not to move them until they are fully checked by medical professionals.<br /><br />Start by gently rolling them onto their back. Then slowly and carefully work your way up their body, checking for bleeding or pain as you go. If the person is very uncomfortable or seems to be in a lot of pain, call for help right away. It is also important to keep an eye on their pulse and breath, as they may have a heart attack or a stroke.<br /><br />Stay Calm<br /><br />Falling can be frightening, but it’s important for seniors to keep calm. If they’re panicked, it’ll be harder for them to figure out what caused the fall and how to avoid it in the future.<br /><br />Try to get your loved one to sit or lie down as soon as possible. Ask if they’re hurt and where they’re feeling pain. Don’t move them if you’re unsure they can handle the movement, since moving someone who is already injured can accidentally exacerbate their injuries.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If they’re unable to stand up, roll them onto their side and help them rest for a minute or two before trying again. This will give them time to catch their breath, assess their injuries and decide if they can get up on their own or need assistance. If you can, try to make sure they always have a telephone or emergency medical alert device within easy reach so they can call for help when necessary.<br /><br />Call for Help<br /><br />Elders who fall often believe it’s embarrassing and a sign of their decline, leading them to downplay the incident and hide any injuries. This is a dangerous move that could cause them to be less active and make them more likely to fall again.<br /><br />Instead, reassure them that falling isn’t a big deal and that it can actually be beneficial. [https://personalmedicalalarms.com.au/ personal alarms for elderly] Encourage them to get up and exercise to improve their strength, and consider installing grab bars or other safety features in the home to prevent future falls.<br /><br />During the time that you are waiting for help to arrive, make sure your loved one is comfortable by placing pillows or rolled-up quilts or bolsters next to them to avoid pressure injuries. Also, try not to move them too much as this could exacerbate any injuries they may have. Ideally, you should call for an ambulance but with the NHS being so under pressure at the moment this can take some time.<br /><br />Get Help<br /><br />Even if your elderly loved one isn’t seriously hurt in their fall, lying on the floor for too long or getting up incorrectly can lead to complications like dehydration, hypothermia, pneumonia, or pressure sores. Caregivers are often too eager to help their senior family members get up after a fall that they forget to check for injuries or address underlying issues that can make them more likely to fall again (such as medications that make balance worse).<br /><br />After an elderly person falls, it’s important to assess the situation and determine whether or not they need medical attention. A GP or walk in clinic visit can be very helpful as they will have the expertise and tools to check for any serious injuries. They can also provide advice on how to avoid further falls. This could include recommending the addition of grab bars or handrails to the home, improving lighting in walking areas, and reducing clutter.<br /><br />

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−	~~Fall Prevention~~<br /><br />~~Elderly falls are the most common cause of injury-related hospitalization among older adults. Fortunately~~, ~~they can be prevented through careful planning, exercise~~ and other ~~strategies.~~<br /><br />~~A senior's health care provider will likely recommend that they take part in a carefully monitored exercise program~~ that ~~improves their~~ balance~~, strength~~ and ~~flexibility~~. ~~It may also recommend that they visit a physical therapist who~~ can ~~create~~ a ~~customized exercise program aimed at decreasing the risk of falling.~~<br /><br /> ~~[https://personalmedicalalarms.com.au/ Personal medical alarms AU] Your loved one's medical care will also need~~ to ~~be monitored by a doctor~~ to ~~ensure that they are not experiencing any hidden illnesses~~. ~~For instance, if your loved one is experiencing confusion or dizziness, or if~~ they have a ~~numbness~~, ~~pain or difficulty breathing~~, ~~these symptoms could be~~ the ~~result of a serious internal illness and should not~~ be ~~ignored~~.<br /><br />If you ~~suspect that~~ your loved one ~~is in danger, call 911 right away and request an ambulance. You should then stay with them until help arrives~~.<br /><br />~~Reacting properly to~~ a ~~fall~~ can ~~make~~ the ~~difference between~~ a ~~serious injury and~~ a ~~less serious one~~. ~~Taking the right steps early on~~ can ~~prevent severe injuries, decrease recovery time and allow your loved one to return to their daily activities as quickly as possible~~.<br /><br />~~Preparing for the fall~~<br /><br />~~When an~~ elderly ~~person falls~~, it ~~can be a very frightening experience~~. ~~Even if the fall isn't serious~~, ~~it can still cause distress~~ to ~~the older person and~~ their ~~family members~~. ~~This can~~ be ~~especially difficult for older people who are embarrassed or afraid~~ to ~~ask for help. It's important~~ to ~~let your loved one know that they can rely on you~~ and ~~your~~ help ~~in the event of a fall~~.	+	Falls are very common in older people. They are usually caused by a combination of risk factors. These include:<br /><br />Physical obstructions, slippery ground or medical equipment failure<br /><br />Cognitive decline and other mental changes<br /><br />Medicines that affect balance and how steady you are on your feet (like blood thinners).<br /><br />Falling can cause a head injury<br /><br />If someone falls and hits their head it is important they get help immediately to avoid serious damage to their brain. If they have a medical condition, like Alzheimer's, it is even more important they get help right away as the damage can be irreversible.<br /><br />It is important to find out what happened in the days leading up to the fall - was the person having trouble eating, missing their medication or not feeling well? This can help you and your loved one to understand what could have caused the fall.<br /><br />Ensure your elderly person has a personal alarm that can be pressed in the event of a fall or other problem, to alert a 24 hour response centre for help. These are usually wristbands or pendants that can be worn at all times.<br /><br />Encourage them to exercise and keep active at all times as it helps their muscles, bones and joints stay strong and flexible. Joining an exercise class, joining a walking group or getting involved in tai chi are all great ways to keep fit and prevent falling.<br /><br /> [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/ Personal Alarms for elderly] If they are not injured after the fall and you feel able to assist them to their feet, gently roll them onto their hands and knees, look for a stable piece of furniture and gradually support them on to it before assisting them back up. Once they are on their feet and stable, try to get them to stand up on their own. If they do not seem to be able to do this, it is safest to call an ambulance and keep them as warm and comfortable as possible until help arrives.

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−	If your elderly loved one falls, arrange for them to see a doctor as soon as possible. Falling is often an indicator of underlying medical issues that require treatment, such as dehydration or a urinary tract infection.<br /><br />Ask them if they’re hurt, and look for signs of injury (bruising or other evidence). Then help them get into a chair.<br /><br />Call for Help<br /><br />Elderly falls are ~~one of~~ the most ~~serious and frequent types~~ of ~~accidents for elderly people~~. ~~When~~ they ~~happen~~, ~~it is important that you take the right steps to ensure that your loved ones are safe~~ and ~~do not suffer any injuries~~.<br /><br />~~Firstly, it is important~~ that ~~you call for help. If you think~~ that ~~your loved one is not badly injured~~ and ~~can get up by themselves, you should try to encourage them to do so~~.~~<br /><br />However, it is~~ also ~~worth remembering~~ that ~~many falls are accompanied by~~ a ~~number of different injuries including fractures and head trauma. This means that it is~~ a ~~good idea to call an ambulance just in case.<br /><br />This is particularly important if you have elderly people living in your home who are~~ at risk of falling. This is because prolonged periods of time on the floor can exacerbate any existing injuries and lead to a range of other complications including dehydration.<br /><br />Check for Injuries<br /><br />If your elderly loved one has a fall, it’s important to check them for injuries. This means assessing their head, neck and spine to see if there is any pain or swelling. If there is moderate to severe pain in the head, neck or spine, it is not advisable to try and move them and you should call 911 for an ambulance.<br /><br /> [https://~~www.~~personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/ Personal ~~Alarms for elderly~~] ~~It is~~ also a ~~good idea~~ to ~~monitor~~ your ~~elderly~~ loved one ~~for 24 hours to make sure~~ they ~~are fine and that there is no lingering~~ pain or ~~other problems from~~ the ~~fall. It is also~~ a ~~good idea to speak with their doctor about the fall so that it can~~ be ~~added to their medical records~~.<br /><br />~~In order to prevent further falls, it~~ is ~~important to improve lighting~~ in ~~stairways and hallways~~, ~~add handrails to the stairs~~ and ~~put in grab bars in the shower or bathroom~~. ~~It is also a good idea to talk to your loved ones about their medications and any health issues that may affect their balance or lead to a fall~~.<br /><br />~~Stay Calm<br /><br />Many seniors feel embarrassed about falling and may downplay their incident. However, they should be encouraged~~ to ~~share their concerns with family and medical professionals. Frequent falls~~ can ~~indicate an underlying condition and increase~~ the ~~risk of~~ serious injury ~~or death~~.~~<br /><br />Checking for injuries is~~ the ~~first step after an elderly person falls. Ask if they’re hurt and help them stay down while you look for any broken bones, bruises, or sprains.<br /><br />If they don’t have any serious~~ injuries, ~~encourage them to get up slowly. Have them roll onto their side~~ and ~~then on to their hands and knees. If they have enough strength, they should be able~~ to ~~push themselves up into a sitting position.<br /><br />If they have difficulty getting up, consider investing in an emergency response system that allows them~~ to ~~push a button for help. Also, keep~~ their ~~home free of trip hazards, such~~ as ~~loose rugs or carpeting, cords, and clutter~~.<br /><br />~~Encourage Your Loved One to Get Up~~<br /><br />When an elderly person falls, it can be ~~difficult to get them back up without injuring yourself or causing further harm to their body~~. ~~Try to assist them by rolling them onto their side and helping them to kneel slowly. Then~~, ~~position two chairs that are stable and unlikely to move to where they~~ can ~~use them as support for getting up. Ask them~~ to ~~use~~ the ~~chair in front of them~~ and ~~then slide~~ their ~~strongest leg forward, starting with the knee, so it’s flat on the floor~~.~~<br /><br />Remember~~ to ~~continue to check~~ for ~~any injuries that may have been exacerbated by the fall~~. ~~And, if~~ your loved one ~~continues to insist~~ on ~~trying to get up, take it slow~~ and ~~stop them if they are feeling any pain or getting stuck~~ in the ~~process. If their~~ fall ~~has resulted in serious injury, call 911 and keep them comfortable while waiting for assistance to arrive~~.	+	Fall Prevention<br /><br />Elderly falls are the most common cause of injury-related hospitalization among older adults. Fortunately, they can be prevented through careful planning, exercise and other strategies.<br /><br />A senior's health care provider will likely recommend that they take part in a carefully monitored exercise program that improves their balance, strength and flexibility. It may also recommend that they visit a physical therapist who can create a customized exercise program aimed at decreasing the risk of falling.<br /><br /> [https://personalmedicalalarms.com.au/ Personal medical alarms AU] Your loved one's medical care will also need to be monitored by a doctor to ensure that they are not experiencing any hidden illnesses. For instance, if your loved one is experiencing confusion or dizziness, or if they have a numbness, pain or difficulty breathing, these symptoms could be the result of a serious internal illness and should not be ignored.<br /><br />If you suspect that your loved one is in danger, call 911 right away and request an ambulance. You should then stay with them until help arrives.<br /><br />Reacting properly to a fall can make the difference between a serious injury and a less serious one. Taking the right steps early on can prevent severe injuries, decrease recovery time and allow your loved one to return to their daily activities as quickly as possible.<br /><br />Preparing for the fall<br /><br />When an elderly person falls, it can be a very frightening experience. Even if the fall isn't serious, it can still cause distress to the older person and their family members. This can be especially difficult for older people who are embarrassed or afraid to ask for help. It's important to let your loved one know that they can rely on you and your help in the event of a fall.