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Need more information from DR31000. Is this happening now? Where, in house, in a facility, outside on the ground? Are you with someone who has fallen, or need to know if it happens again? What is the condition of the patient?
For our personal situation, when my dad has fallen he’s completely dead weight and I can’t help him up at all. There are a few men who’ve successfully gotten him up, but it’s been sketchy as they aren’t trained to do so and I’ve wondered if it might cause harm. The fire dept has gotten him up safely and not insisted on going to the hospital when he said he was okay
If an elderly person falls always call 911 tell them the situation and they will send out the paramedics. The paramedics will check the situation over, do vitals, etc. if the person that has fallen seems fine they will release that person right then and not take to the hospital. However, if the paramedics see a problem they will insist that the person be evaluated at the hospital. Quickie example: My daddy fell into the bathtub, fully dressed, did not lose consciousness. I called 911 told them that he had fallen fully conscious and did not have pain however I could not pick him up. They kept me on the phone making sure that I was with him and that he was still conscious. After they had summons the paramedics we disconnected and I went to open the door for the paramedics. When they arrived they lifted him out of the tub, assisted him to a chair, did vitals, asked questions and released him right there. If he was hurt then the paramedics would have been an outside "eye" and seen what I couldn't so please call them they are there to help. blessings hgnhgn
Yes, never try to pick up another adult who is dead weight.
The one day Mom fell in the shower my daughter, RN, was home. She came over, had Mom put her arms around daughters neck. Daughter put her arms around Mom, planted her feet a foot or so apart and lifted Mom with her legs and planted her on the toilet. Which thankfully was right next to the shower. But this was a professional. But what I described is used to transfer someone from a chair to a wheelchair or visa versa. From wheelchair to a car...
Since you are only asking out of curiosity I'll tell you how I did it. (practice makes perfect) After checking that there was no injury that would require a trip to the ER I gathered my supplies - two stools of different heights and a sturdy chair. I helped mom to sit, then reached around her from behind under her arms and got a firm grip on her pants by her hips and lifted her onto the lowest stool, repeating to the higher stool and then the chair. And no I couldn't have done it if she had been any heavier than the 130ish lbs she probably weighed by then, it damned near killed me as it was.
If the person can help you you're in a much better position, here's a good video demonstrating the technique:
Ok, I asked the same question not long ago and some of the members on here said to get a physical therapist in to help with solutions, so I did. Well it was moderately helpful, but she said that you can get two gait belts and loop them together and use them to pull the person up. If they can get on their knees, that is half the battle, but in my case, my mother cannot -so she's dead weight. The other suggestion is to use a twin size sheet and get it under the person and use that to help pull them up. Our local EMS has stated that they do not like to do calls for elderly people who have fell. Regardless, if I know that the person is hurt in any way - I will still call on them.
Yes we have RN's and Firemen in immediate family..you can call Emergency number say you need a lift no sirens, they will come and of course assess to see if person requires medical care, if not they will then leave. Every state has this our son goes out on multiple calls for this outside of his life or death calls. Hope this helps
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
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.
II. How We Are Paid.
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.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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Bring them a pillow and blanket, monitor for consciousness.
Whatever you do, do not pull the elder up by their arms.
Is this happening now?
Where, in house, in a facility, outside on the ground?
Are you with someone who has fallen, or need to know if it happens again?
What is the condition of the patient?
Call 911, do what you can to make victim as calm/safe as possible where he or she is, offer assurance.
Quickie example: My daddy fell into the bathtub, fully dressed, did not lose consciousness. I called 911 told them that he had fallen fully conscious and did not have pain however I could not pick him up. They kept me on the phone making sure that I was with him and that he was still conscious. After they had summons the paramedics we disconnected and I went to open the door for the paramedics. When they arrived they lifted him out of the tub, assisted him to a chair, did vitals, asked questions and released him right there. If he was hurt then the paramedics would have been an outside "eye" and seen what I couldn't so please call them they are there to help.
blessings
hgnhgn
The one day Mom fell in the shower my daughter, RN, was home. She came over, had Mom put her arms around daughters neck. Daughter put her arms around Mom, planted her feet a foot or so apart and lifted Mom with her legs and planted her on the toilet. Which thankfully was right next to the shower. But this was a professional. But what I described is used to transfer someone from a chair to a wheelchair or visa versa. From wheelchair to a car...
After checking that there was no injury that would require a trip to the ER I gathered my supplies - two stools of different heights and a sturdy chair. I helped mom to sit, then reached around her from behind under her arms and got a firm grip on her pants by her hips and lifted her onto the lowest stool, repeating to the higher stool and then the chair. And no I couldn't have done it if she had been any heavier than the 130ish lbs she probably weighed by then, it damned near killed me as it was.
If the person can help you you're in a much better position, here's a good video demonstrating the technique:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10jR0zjl19Y
Do do not try this on your own...you will likely be injured yourself