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IF 911 is available in your area I would call them exp. if she is not able to assist at all in getting up does she use a cane or walker or does she fall often and is it because she rushes doing things if it continues you may need to get a lift or have someone available to assist you if you try to get her up alone you will only hurt your own back.
It sounds like your mom is actually still mobile, is that right? If so, if she's sitting on the floor or has fallen:
(1) Take a deep breath, she doesn't need to get up right away. (2) Check that her legs aren't under her or twisted in a way that is going to cause further injury. (3) Sit with her on the floor and be calming. It's scary for her too. (4) When she's ready, use proper lifting techniques for heavy objects. Ie. stand close to her, tighten your abs and back, crouch and use your legs. Call out for someone to help, two-person lifts are easier. (5) If she doesn't have the strength support standing, then 130 lbs is too heavy for you. While it is very disconcerting to just "leave" her there, I would suggest that until someone can help you move her to her bed. (6) And it will be time to work with her on using a wheelchair, utilizing a rollator (rolling-walker), etc. (7) Also start to "fall-proof" your home, much like removing sharp objects and loose items with a just-starting-to-walk toddler around.
On a cruise once, my father fell backwards on the lip to the shower in the cramped bathroom. He was scared, asked, "What is he going to do now?" I had to fight my initial panic, look to see that he wasn't actually hurt, and remain calm, saying, "No big deal." Then after we both had caught our breath, I helped him get up. After that I asked the cruise staff to bring in non-slip tape to put on the shower floor, which they did.
I had to leave mom on the floor all night once. I rolled her back and forth to get some blankets under her and we both slep on the floor that night. Than early in the morning I called my brother to come help me get her up. She weighed about 180 than. I got her up a few times when she would help a little but she stopped helping. Thank Goodness she has not been on the floor in over a yr. But we have a lift now and I have used it to get her up off the floor but it has been along time.
If she's falling or sitting on the floor that much, it may well be time to move to another way for her to get around like one of those small wheelchairs from home health. However, have the doctor order it and insurance will most likely held pay for it.
On Youtube, look up senior fall prevention elderly fall prevention
have yet to find video on how to lift someone up who has fallen, but there may be one. Otherwise tons of good advice, ingenious devices you might consider.
The few minor falls my mom had, i used a padded low foot stool for her to put her forearms on. A chair is too high, initially. She'd have to roll over onto her knees and start to push herself up. Then a chair is better height.
But nothing says action like my strong next door neighbor.
AlzCaregiver you hit the hammer on the nail when you said next door neighbor. My mom took a fall once after she'd had her stroke. She was in the hallway and we were walking back from the living room to her bedroom. Don't ask me why I let her talk me into thinking she could do it....anyway I tried and tried to get her up and she just didn't have the strength to push herself up and I couldn't pick her up. I placed a sheet underneath her and dragged her into the bedroom hoping she could hold onto her bed and pull herself up, no way.
Finally after about 25 minutes, and a whole lot of sweating, I went x the street and asked my neighbor for help. He was very glad, and even gave us his phone number in case we needed future help.
Now I transfer her like this. I pull the walker up to her bed or wherever she is, I also use a gate belt, and I pull as she holds onto the walker. I slowly turn it to where she's going, the wheelchair, the recliner, the pot and as she feels for the closeness she's able to transfer to that comfort zone.
I don't know if that helps but I just wanted to share it with you.
I have done all the suggestion from everyone and they all work but finally had to make the doc. order a lift for my mom. Medicare will pay if the doc. request it. Mom fell so many times that I had to get the lift. She would just forget how to walk or stand and down she would go. Good luck.
ksue I had that lift too, it was way too big and kept getting in the way. I had the equpt company come pick it up. It's nice and fit right underneath the hospital bed but it was just too big for the room. You must have a large room.
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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(1) Take a deep breath, she doesn't need to get up right away.
(2) Check that her legs aren't under her or twisted in a way that is going to cause further injury.
(3) Sit with her on the floor and be calming. It's scary for her too.
(4) When she's ready, use proper lifting techniques for heavy objects. Ie. stand close to her, tighten your abs and back, crouch and use your legs.
Call out for someone to help, two-person lifts are easier.
(5) If she doesn't have the strength support standing, then 130 lbs is too heavy for you. While it is very disconcerting to just "leave" her there, I would suggest that until someone can help you move her to her bed.
(6) And it will be time to work with her on using a wheelchair, utilizing a rollator (rolling-walker), etc.
(7) Also start to "fall-proof" your home, much like removing sharp objects and loose items with a just-starting-to-walk toddler around.
On a cruise once, my father fell backwards on the lip to the shower in the cramped bathroom. He was scared, asked, "What is he going to do now?" I had to fight my initial panic, look to see that he wasn't actually hurt, and remain calm, saying, "No big deal." Then after we both had caught our breath, I helped him get up. After that I asked the cruise staff to bring in non-slip tape to put on the shower floor, which they did.
senior fall prevention
elderly fall prevention
have yet to find video on how to lift someone up who has fallen, but there may be one. Otherwise tons of good advice, ingenious devices you might consider.
The few minor falls my mom had, i used a padded low foot stool for her to put her forearms on. A chair is too high, initially. She'd have to roll over onto her knees and start to push herself up. Then a chair is better height.
But nothing says action like my strong next door neighbor.
Finally after about 25 minutes, and a whole lot of sweating, I went x the street and asked my neighbor for help. He was very glad, and even gave us his phone number in case we needed future help.
Now I transfer her like this. I pull the walker up to her bed or wherever she is, I also use a gate belt, and I pull as she holds onto the walker. I slowly turn it to where she's going, the wheelchair, the recliner, the pot and as she feels for the closeness she's able to transfer to that comfort zone.
I don't know if that helps but I just wanted to share it with you.
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