How To Help Elderly Get Up From Floor: STEP BY STEP CAREGIVER GUIDE AFTER A SENIOR FALLS 

Yes, that can be a problem but that's when you need to use equipment or tools to help - or another person. If the person you are lifting can assist you in any way, something like the ResQUP Easy To Use Senior Lift on Amazon may be useful. It basically helps you to get up from the floor, bit by bit until you can get on up to a chair. - amzn.to/3cxxQ9Q You can also look at the IndeeLift from MedMart which can help you with someone who may not be able to assist you in getting them up off the floor. - bit.ly/2Lrwa5K Note: I am an affiliate with these companies so I may earn a small income if you purchase these items.

My patient fell on the dry pool deck, wearing shorts. I ran for a thick large towel so that bare knees wouldn't get scraped on the textured cement. All the videos I have seen for this, the "victim" is already lying on a mat/rug.

I'll have to check but I do believe that in our video we do talk about putting a towel or some type of cloth material under the person's knees if they are on a wooden or concrete type of floor. Anything that might scrape or cut their skin. Yes, I see that comment at 6:44 on the video. Perhaps if we do an updated version of this technique we'll put that comment closer to the beginning of the video. I do hope your patient did not suffer any serious injury from his/her fall.

What if they don't have the power to stand up or to get up to sit in the chair. The type of old people who can barely stand for seconds with assistance . These who have very weak legs that they rarely can hold them up.

In a case like that, the first thing we recommend is calling 9-1-1 emergency services when the person has fallen. The medics/first responders are trained in getting people up off the floor, plus they can assess the fallen person to be sure they aren't injured. An alternative is purchasing a lifting chair or emergency lifting cushions to get the person up off the floor. Another option is a Hoyer lift. If these are used, the person still must be watched for signs of injury (they don't always tell you if they are in pain and some may not be aware or able to tell you if they are injured, especially if they have cognitive impairments (ie: Alzheimer's, etc).

Oh thank you so much for your comment. That fills our hearts to know that we could help in some small way!! So glad your Dad is okay. Hopefully, you won't have to do that again for him but now you know! Thanks again - you really made our day! Stay safe.

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I'm so sorry your mom fell - that's always so scary! I'm glad she's okay, though, and so happy our video helped! Thank you. :)

I'm so sorry your mom fell, but so happy our video could help! Even if she doesn't seem to have any injuries, please take her to the doctor to check her out or watch her over the next few days in case something flares up. My dad fell, but didn't tell me (he didn't live with me) and it turned out that he had broken a finger and pulled muscles in his back (which I discovered when I visited him. He didn't complain because he didn't want to bother me). Best of luck to you and your mom! :)

Oh I am so glad that we were able to help in any way. So sorry that your father (and the family) is having to deal with this. Please consider getting a physical therapist in to assess your father as to why he is falling so many times. Take care.

Oh we are so very glad that it was helpful for you! I hope your dad is okay and that he avoids falling again. Stay safe!

You talk too much

Well, it was one of our very first videos and we were both getting used to being on video. But also, we wanted to make sure to cover all the information needed. Picking up someone from the floor is much more than just lifting somebody. You want to do it safely.

@@juancaballero2510 If you don't like it, go find another video to watch, or figure things out for yourself.

@@SeniorSafetyAdvice Y'all did great. All the talking is fine, especially when you're not showing this video live where people would be able to ask questions and whatnot. You explained things very thoroughly, which is important for something like this. Thanks for taking the time to make the video, and don't worry about trolls such as Juan.

Fantastic! I'm soooo happy it helped your mom. Hoping she's doing well. :)

Oh, I'm so very glad to hear that our tips were able to help you lift your brother and I'm sorry that he has suffered a stroke. Thank you so very much for your comment.

I'm glad your uncle is okay - I know that was scary for you both!

Ohhh, we're so happy this video helped! Good thinking about using the commode chair. Thanks for sharing!

Oh thank you for letting us know. We are so grateful to be able to help others. Such a good feeling! Thank you. And hey, if you are having to refer to the video several times it makes me wonder if you are having to help someone up from the floor several times! If that is the case, I hope the reasons for falling get resolved soon. Take care.

Oh no! Hoping your mom wasn't hurt! I am so happy our video was helpful, thanks for letting us know.

Oh, we are so very glad that this video helped you. I hope your mother-in-law is okay and that she can take precautions so that she doesn't fall again.

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Glad it was helpful! Hope it's something you don't have to use to much!

Well thank you so very much! I do hope you never have to use it but if you do, you know the right way to do it.

@@SeniorSafetyAdvice sadly i have had to do it several times. the joys of being a caretaker. :(

Oh thank you so very much! We love that we can help others and are so very grateful when we hear from our viewers that our experiences have helped in any way. Have a great day!

We're so happy that it helped your mom! Please give her a hug from us (and keep an eye on her for a few days to be sure she wasn't hurt in the fall). :)

We're so glad it helped! Since you mentioned that your dad has fallen twice in the past few days, we would recommend that you take him to his doctor for an assessment to see why he is falling so often, though. He may need a medication adjustment or there may be another reason that can be addressed. Good luck!

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So glad that you found it helpful.

You are so welcome! And of course, thank you for watching. Hope it was helpful for your situation.

We're so happy we could help!

You are welcome, we hope it helps if you ever need it. Thanks for watching!

Our pleasure! So grateful you found it helpful.

We're so happy it was helpful!

You're so welcome, we are happy that the video helped!

Thank you - I'm so happy our video was helpful! I hope your mom is doing well now. Please watch her/check with her over the next few days to be sure she isn't hurt. People often don't want to "bother you" so they won't tell you. My dad fell when a folding chair collapsed under him as he was getting up. He didn't tell me for a three days (he was embarrassed, too) and it turned out he had broken his finger. Blessings to you and your mom!

@@SeniorSafetyAdvice Thank God the fall wasn't a big one and she's doing fine, just one of her toes and arm got a little bruised. I will check her daily and if something is not right I will call her doctor right away. The biggest problem is that they think they can do everything as they use to. The "I can do it all" mentality and she doesn't like to ask for help. My mom is going to be 93 in July 20 and I take care of her. Is a difficult job and a stressful one but I'm happy to do it. Thank you again for taking the time to do these helpful videos. Thank you again!

I'm so glad your mom seems to be fine. Falls are so scary! Yes - you are right about elders thinking they can do everything they used to. My dad used to climb the hill behind their house to weed it - at age 94. I would beg him not to, but he did it anyway (and fell a couple of times). I understand wanting to be independent, but it is definitely rough on the caregiver. It is not easy to take care of our parents, but it is well worth the stress and worry. Best wishes to you both!

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I'm so glad!

I'm glad it was helpful, although I hope you and your grandma never need to use these tips. Thanks for watching. :)

@@SeniorSafetyAdvice We hope not.

I'm so sorry your wife fell, but I am glad our video could help. Rehearsing is a great idea! Also, if your wife has fallen before, you might consider a medical alert device in case she falls when she is alone. Thanks so much for your comment. :)

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We hope it is helpful to you, thank you!

We're so happy it helped!

Thank you, I hope it helps. :)

I hope it was helpful for them. Thanks for your comment :)

We're so happy it helped! Thanks for watching :)

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Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. :)

Many thanks! We do appreciate your comment.

Thank you so much for the comment. Yes, what we show can be harder for some older folks, I agree. It all depends. I've used this technique many times with older adults and for most it works well, for others no. What you did was very smart but what if you had fallen and were unable to "butt scoot". If you had broken a hip it would have been very difficult to do that. At least very painful. There are so many factors involved in anything like this. The physical abilities of the person, the place where they fell (indoor, outdoor, on floor, carpet, grass, etc.), what is around them (furniture, railings, etc.) and of course cognition. Are they aware enough to help themselves? That's why I always recommend voice activated devices like Alexa or Google Home to use in case of an accident. It's just better to be safe than sorry. I am so glad you are okay and not hurt. Make sure to get a good sturdy office chair to replace your broken one!

Thank you for your comment and I'm so very happy to hear that our tips were able to help you. If your mother's condition worsens you may want to consider the Mangar cushion which we talk about here... seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/ But hopefully by then she can just be using a wheelchair which should keep her off the floor! Your mother is very fortunate to have you caring for her. Again, thanks for your comment.

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Awesome, thank you!

So happy this helped you! I hope your grandmother is doing well now :)

@@SeniorSafetyAdvice Look at the INDILIFT made in Ca and Spain. My mum has one and they're 1st class

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Oh my goodness, thank you for such a lovely comment! We are so appreciative of your words and thoughts and so very grateful that we can help you and your mother in any way. And yes, you are right. Although it's not easy it is probably time to "get real" about what it will mean to care for your elderly mom. You know, I do want to tell you that there ways to make tile floors less slippery without having to replace the floor. We put some here on this page - seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/general/anti-slip-floor-products/. Hopefully you'll find those solutions useful. Again, thank you so very much for taking the time to send us such a lovely note!

Oh thank you! We both truly appreciate your amazing videos, advice and the resources! ^..^

Oh no, I hope he's all right. Please watch him carefully to be sure he isn't injured (sometimes it can take a day or two for an injury to show up). Thanks for watching!

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Oh thank you. I love that idea. You need to have the space for a mattress but it's a great economical idea. As long as the mattress pumps up high enough. Awesome!

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Oh I know that is difficult when you're in a situation where there are no products near you to help. That's where lift cushions and assistive devices help. Unfortunately, other than another person to help, that's what's available for many older adults. But do what you can to assess as to why he fell in the first place and then try to avoid that. I know that's almost impossible but we all have to change our habits and behaviors as we grow older in order to stay safe.

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Well, as you said, at least he hasn't hurt himself, yet! I wonder, if he is laying down beside a wall, would it help to put grab bars on the wall by him, lower to the ground of course and tilted so that he could hold on to them to get up. That is, if he can follow the directions to hold on to them and pull himself up to a sitting position. You can add more grab bars going up the wall so that he can continue to pull himself up from sitting to kneeling, etc.

You are right and many people don't know that or don't think about that. Glad you liked the video.

@@SeniorSafetyAdvice Yes and thank you as it was very helpful in getting us to look smaller important steps in between as it's easy to take situations like these for granted

We're so glad our video could help your dad! Yes, a gait belt is a great tool for assisting someone - if there was no gait belt available, a regular belt, buckled around the waist, could be used in a pinch. Good job, Michael! We hope your dad is okay. Thanks for your comment and tips. :)

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Here are our thoughts (long post): 1. First, I would want to know why this gentleman keeps falling. Your neighbor should have a physical therapist or occupational therapist assess the father/the living space so changes can be made to keep him from falling (for example, maybe he is now in a wheelchair and sliding out. A therapist can make suggestions so that this becomes less likely). 2. Second, your neighbor REALLY should be calling 9-1-1 to get his father up when he falls!! The EMTs are trained in this. You two are not and - as you mentioned - there is a great risk of you two dropping Dad and injuring him, not to mention getting hurt yourselves. Before my mom passed, she was confined to a wheelchair and immobile from the waist down. She slid out of her wheelchair and refused to let my father get a neighbor to help because she was only in a long nightgown and modesty prevented it. He called 9-1-1, the first responders were wonderful (preserved her modesty) and had her back in the wheelchair in a jiffy. They told my parents to call again if she fell - and not to risk having an untrained person help her up, due to the reasons I just mentioned (injury to her or to others). *Also, Dad can be covered with a small blanket or a large bath towel pinned around his waist to preserve modesty while trying to move him (or fasten it around his waist the secure it with a belt). 3. If 9-1-1 is not an option for some reason, your neighbor can look into emergency lifting cushions (seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/). The flat cushions are placed under the father lying on the floor (or wherever he fell). He would be assisted to a sitting position on the cushion and the cushions would be inflated in stages until they reach about regular chair height. He can be helped to stand from there. If he isn't very mobile, you and the neighbor will have to roll him onto one side, place the deflated cushion under him, then roll him back onto the device, though. The link I gave you has a video on it that shows how the lifting cushions work. 4. If the father is immobile and cannot help at all, a Hoyer lift would be best. It is a portable device that uses a sling to pick someone up via hydraulic lift (Yyu can see one at seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/hoyer-lifts/). Just like with the lifting cushions, you'd have to roll him over, slide the sling under him, then roll him back onto it before you could use it. 5. If your neighbor hasn't already done so, he/she should look into hospice care for her father. Hospice is NOT just for when someone is close to passing away. They can help for many months (sometimes years) before the end of life. They will do an assessment to see if Dad qualifies. If he does, they may cover some of this equipment (I don't know that for sure, but your neighbor can ask). In addition, there are MANY services they can provide (respite care for your neighbor, for one). These articles can tell you more about hospice: seniorsafetyadvice.com/when-to-call-hospice-for-elderly-care/ and seniorsafetyadvice.com/when-hospice-is-called-in-what-does-it-mean/ I hope these suggestions help. Good luck to Dad and your neighbor and thank you for being so kind to want to help!

@@SeniorSafetyAdvice Thank you very much for your very thoughtful reply. Have you seen the Felgain's Raizer II emergency lifting chair? This device would actually be ideal but it is quite costly : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3vLWZHHnsEI.html

You're welcome, Kerry. Thanks for the info on the Felgain's emergency lifiting chair. I will check it out. :)

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This is such a great point! It can be hard not to panic when we see this happen to a loved one, but we can't think clearly if we are distressed. As long as we know the person isn't hurt, humor can really help to diffuse a situation like that. I'm so happy your mom was okay. :) Thanks for watching.

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Thank you for your comment. It would be important to know what stage of dementia he has. But I just assuming that he is unable to follow verbal instructions so you are having a difficult time helping him from the floor. If that is the case, it can be extremely difficult to do this task by yourself. If he is unable to assist you in the process, then the job will have to done for him. That means that two or three people are needed to help him up off the floor. Of course, the better solution would be to prevent him from falling in the first place as much as you possibly can. Although I know this can be very difficult. I would recommend that you contact your physician and ask for a prescription for an Occupational or Physical therapist to come to your home and assess how to best perform this task.

I'm so sorry that you have had so many back surgeries and have fallen so many times. I do hope that you are considering an Alexa device or a medical alert device so that you can call for help just in case at any point you may not be able to get yourself up. And yes, the method you are using is certainly working for you but it's not foolproof. Perhaps it may be better to use a cane or walker to prevent you from falling. It does depend on why you are falling in the first place. Thank you for sharing your technique!

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Ah yes, there will be situations where the floor or your shoes (or both) won't give you the traction that you need to perform this task. I do hope that there will not be a next time! Thank you for your comment.

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You might look at either the EZ Riser mobility tool (seniorsafetyadvice.com/tool-to-help-seniors-get-up-from-the-floor-ez-riser-mobility-tool/) or the ResQUP mobility "stairs" (seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/resqup/) Neither has an electric motor, though - she must have the body strength to use them. If she isn't physically able to get herself up, a Hoyer lift might be a good option (a caregiver will need to operate it, though): seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/hoyer-lifts/ Good luck!

So very sorry you and your husband had to go through that experience. The same thing actually happened to my father in law many years ago. He fell and crashed through the glass shower door! I would recommend to use a shower chair in the shower and take showers sitting as much as possible. Of course, make sure to have stickies on the shower floor and grab bars as well. Hopefully neither of you will have to go through anything like this again.

Oh no! I hope your grand dad is okay! It's so scary when someone falls. I'm glad you got him on his feet and happy that our video will help if there's a next time. Thanks for watching! :)

Thanks for your comment and a good question. Well, first things would be first which would be to cause no more harm which means to make sure that the person is not injured in such a way that moving him/her would make it worse. So, if you suspect anything at all, I would call 911 immediately. Otherwise, if it's very apparent that there is no major injury, then the only option is to physically slide the person away from that awkward position (such as being caught between the toilet bowl and the bathtub - for example). But again, sliding that person could cause more harm so the safest option is to call 911.

Oh, so very sorry you guys had to go through all of that and I'm so sorry that your grandmother has Alzheimer's. It only makes caring for her three times harder. I would say to hire an Occupational Therapist for one visit to give you some ideas on how to work with your grandmother but I also know that Alzheimer's is very progressive so what may work this week won't work in a month - so not sure that any information would help. But, I do hope that it does get easier for all of you soon.

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Yes, it can be. That's why we strongly recommend using tools like medical alert devices, Alexa and others.

Well, I have no idea what #145 means. Sorry. I would call a local Physical Therapy clinic and ask a physical therapist what that means to them. Not sure where in the world you live but it may be some kind of local medical code?

There certainly are seniors who do not have as much mobility as others, every person is different of course. There are so many factors that could affect someone's ability to assist in being picked up off the floor. Weight, joint mobility, cognitive functioning, vestibular health, strength and more. For those who are not able to assist with being lifted - the only options are for multiple persons to assist the elderly person and/or the use of equipment to lift that person up off the floor. It's much, much easier to work on preventing a fall than it is to help some seniors up off the floor. We have spent quite a bit of time on several articles concerning the issue of preventing falls.

It's a great video for normally fairly mobile people but I know there's no way many people can get their leg up from the kneeling position- you pretty much need to have them wrap their arms around the neck (hug) a strong person while someone positions the feet as you rise. Either way, best thing is avoidance :)

Thank you for the kudos and yes, we know that this is just ONE way to help someone up off the floor and that there are so many factors that can make the steps in how to help someone different from person to person. We have had quite a few of our readers purchase Lifting Cushions which can be extremely helpful for those adults who simply do not have the mobility (or cognitive) factors to help someone who is helping them up off the floor. Check out our article - seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/

Well, not sure cause it depends on the integrity of the knees and probably how soon after the surgery as well. You will have to talk to the surgeon or doctor about that. It will also depend on the amount of weight that is being placed on those knees too. If falling is an issue with someone who is unable to get onto their knees then the better solution might be to purchase a Mangar Lift cushion or even a Hoyer lift. Although a Hoyer lift is a big bulky thing. It just depends on how much assistance the person on the floor needs. Another option is the ResQUP Mobility Device - as long as the person has enough upper body strength, this may work too. Here's a link with information about the Mangar Lift cushion... seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/ Here's a link with information about the ResQUP Mobility device... seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/resqup/ And here's a link with information about a Hoyer Lift... seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/hoyer-lifts/

Ugh, so sorry you had to go through that. If he is dizzy, you should try to get him to sit up first, wait about 5 minutes or until he's not dizzy anymore and then try to get him up. But, if you aren't strong enough to lift him, you really should not try. Otherwise, you will just end up injuring yourself and then you would be no good to him at all. You may want to consider getting the Mangar Lift Cushion or other lift devices. Here are some links for you. seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/ seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/raizer-lift-device-for-home-use/

@@SeniorSafetyAdvice thank you. That is what we did just took our time and luckily i was just strong enough to get him up and in a chair as long as its not to far away. anyway thank you for your advice and concern. 🙂

I love your ideas and modifications. I do agree that some furniture really should be anchored, especially to the wall. This is most true I think for smaller pieces of furniture like bookshelves. Anchoring to the floor may also work well with other pieces of furniture. Bottom line though, I think, is that if you have fallen once, the chances are very, very high that you will fall again. So, take your time, think before you take a step and for heavens sake, get used to using a cane or a walker. Using those things can really help to save you and help you to keep your independence.

Yes, it would be better if you don't panic. That only makes the entire situation worse. But of course, you want to do all you can to prevent him from falling down in the first place.

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Thanks for the summary. :)

Growing older is not for the weak of heart, that's for sure. I do hope that you have a medical alert that you use and I would recommend asking your doctor for an evaluation to find out why you may be falling so much.

Well, the pain issue depends on what is wrong with your knees so it's different for every person. But if you cannot get on your knees, the alternatives are a product like ResQUP... seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/resqup/ If the ResQUP is readily nearby, that can be possible to use if you're alone but you will need a good amount of upper body strength. OR a Raizer Lift seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/raizer-lift-device-for-home-use/ A hoyer lift might work but not many homeowners have the space in their home to store a hoyer lift. Lifting cushions can also be an option... seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/ Either way, most need another person to help you to get up off the floor. The other alternative, of course, is to call for help. That's why I always recommend either a medical alert device or an Alexa device in every room so that no matter where you fall you can call for help. Of course, the very BEST solution is to avoid falling in the first place so if that IS an issue then I would certainly address why you are falling and work to fix that.

Thanks - there are chapters in the description to help you find the steps more easily. :)

Yes, there comes a time for many of us when we just need to be around those who can help us.

Well, the video is for caregivers and others to show them how to help someone up from the floor. As we mentioned in the video, if the person cannot help themselves and you do not have the strength to lift them or to help them, then please call 911. Another alternative of course is to use any of the products that can help you to help that person get back up off the floor. seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/raizer-lift-device-for-home-use/ seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/ These are not inexpensive but I wanted to list them just in case. Of course, if your mother is falling often, then what really needs to be done is to assess why she is falling. And if it cannot be resolved then it would be recommended for her to use a wheelchair or some other assistive device to help keep her from falling. An assessment from an Occupational or Physical therapist should give you all the information you need to help your mom.

I'm sorry this is so challenging for you mom. In this case, it would be helpful to have some type of lifting device on hand, such as an Indee Lift like this: amzn.to/3hZtCfq (affiliate link, which won't cost anything for you to use to look at it. There is a demo video that you can see there). The lift is positioned beneath a person and raises them up to a chair-height position in order to stand up.

When trying to lift a heavy person, or when that heavy person is trying to help themselves up, the best thing is to use a lifting device. Of course, these are not inexpensive but that's the only option other than calling in 911 to help. Some products are... seniorsafetyadvice.com/tools/caregivers/indeelift-human-floor-lift/ seniorsafetyadvice.com/tools/caregivers/raizer-lift-device-for-home-use/ Some others are here... seniorsafetyadvice.com/tools/caregivers/ The other option is to use a wheelchair to help prevent falling in the first place. Or perhaps a rolling walker. If you haven't yet had a physical or occupational therapist come in to assess why your mother is falling in the first place (If it's not a medical condition) then I would highly recommend to do that.

Oh no, my heart goes out to her! I hope she is doing better now.

This is where the best solution is a tool like a hoyer lift or the Mangar cushions would need to be used. If there are no people to assist, then you will need a product to help you. We have a page on the Mangar cushions here - seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/.

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@@SeniorSafetyAdvice You should be looking at the INDILIFT my mum has one

I'm sorry! Unfortunately we don't have control over when ads pop up or where they are placed. That's allll on RU-vid. :( Thanks for watching, though!

I am assuming you are asking how do the paramedics get in once you've called 911. If you haven't installed a lock box (many seniors neglect to do this), then they will basically try to break in. If you feel that you (or a loved one) is a fall risk, then we would recommend that you consider getting a medical alert device and also a lock box. To learn more, read our article on this very topic. seniorsafetyadvice.com/how-do-paramedics-get-into-a-locked-house/

n a case like that, the first thing we recommend is calling 9-1-1 emergency services when the person has fallen. The medics/first responders are trained in getting people up off the floor, plus they can assess the fallen person to be sure they aren't injured. An alternative is purchasing a lifting chair or emergency lifting cushions to get the person up off the floor. Another option is a Hoyer lift. If these are used, the person still must be watched for signs of injury (they don't always tell you if they are in pain and some may not be aware or able to tell you if they are injured, especially if they have cognitive impairments (ie: Alzheimer's, etc). Other than that - a lifting cushion device, or a hoyer left is what would be needed to help you off the floor. You can see what a lifting cushion looks like here. seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/ You can see a hoyer lift here: seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/hoyer-lifts/ Good luck!

Thanks for your question. The process is still the same although it simply depends on where you are outside. If you are in the middle of the sidewalk and there is no object near you that can help the person on the ground to get up then you will either need to life them yourself or get help. Either from someone else or call 911. If the person who fell is alone, that is where a medical alert device would come in handy. That is why we always recommend that anyone who may be at risk of falling (even if they haven't fallen as of yet) to get a medical alert device.

So sorry about the issues with your dad. I worked many years with patients who had suffered a stroke, I know how difficult it can be. Of course, the most important issue to address is why does he fall and how to prevent him from falling, if you can. But, the other issue is picking him up. You may have need to invest in a product that can help you to do that. There are several available - amzn.to/3EvnE14.

Thank you :)

Thanks for watching.

That's a great idea - thanks for the suggestion!

Thanks for watching :)

Ahh, we have been meaning to do a video on that for a while, so thanks for reminding us!! But in the meantime, if you have the strength and flexibility to get yourself up off the floor, this video can be very helpful. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4ngaL9JrG1E.html Otherwise, if you do not have the physical capability to do it yourself, we strongly recommend that you have an Alexa device or medical alert device so that you can call for help.

Would like video can show our seniors at work. As director, I think most are not very tech savvy, so I try to keep it simple

Then you'd need to either call emergency services/911 or get a neighbor/friend/family member to come over to help the person up. If the person falls frequently, you might consider purchasing a lifting cushion to have on hand. Here's a link to the device on Amazon: amzn.to/3hZtCfq

Well, there are too many factors here to give you a helpful reply. 1) How much help can they give? 2) Can they stand? 3) Are you helping them from a wheelchair or from standing? 4) Are they using a cane, a walker, etc? 5) Can they follow verbal instructions? 6) Is their vision intact? 7) How high or low is the bed? 8) Are there bed rails installed? Many more questions to assess the best and safest way to help this person into and out of bed. I would recommend to ask your doctor to give you a prescription for an Occupational or Physical Therapist to come to your home to give you the best possible set of instructions (and possibly equipment) to help get your loved in and out of bed safely.

Floor lifts are absolutely amazing. We mention those and also write about them. Here are some articles on our site about them. seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/indeelift-human-floor-lift/ seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/tool-to-help-seniors-get-up-from-the-floor-ez-riser-mobility-tool/ seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/hoyer-lifts/ seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/ seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/raizer-lift-device-for-home-use/

Thankfully, there are some devices available to help a fallen person get up. Lifting chairs or emergency lifting cushions can help. Another option is a Hoyer lift. Thanks for watching! :)

They have - it's called an INDILIFT and my mum has one

Hah. So sorry about that!

The technique we give in this video are mostly meant for someone who can assist themselves or the person who is trying to get them up off the floor. If you are unable to do that - then the solution is to use a lifting cushion or a hoyer lift. Unless of course emergency responders are the ones who are lifting you - they are normally strong and do the work with at least two people. Other than that - a lifting cushion device, or a hoyer left is what would be needed to help you off the floor. You can see what a lifting cushion looks like here. seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/ Another device that may help is called Raizer. You can get more information about that here... www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/revolutionary-device-for-fallen-person-now-available-in-the-us-300469031.html

Yes, of course. This technique shown in this video is NOT for anyone who cannot kneel. For someone like your mother - the best solution is two people to lift her or a Hoyer Lift machine to lift her. For someone like your mother - the best thing to do is to do everything that can be done to prevent her from falling in the first place. Although of course, nothing is 100%. Thank you for your comment.

So sorry this was not useful for the seniors you are caring for. Certainly if they are too weak to help than the use of a product like a Mangar Lift Cushion or a Hoyer lift are an option or, of course, the help of another person or persons will be needed. Certainly, for seniors who are this weak, it's extremely important to do all that you can to avoid them falling in the first place such as using a wheelchair or assisting them with a gait belt while they are walking or transferring from one position to another. Of course, there will be areas in a home where it will be not possible to place two chairs but if there are multiple areas in a home where this is the case then it's certainly possible that the home environment is in dire need of decluttering. As an Occupational Therapist, I have worked in many homes where that has been the case and it's certainly always been my recommendation that certain pieces of furniture and/or items simply need to be re-homed in order to make the environment safer. Not only for the senior person but for the caregiver as well. Growing older requires certain changes and as difficult as it may be for everyone involved, in order to keep safety as a priority, these changes are necessary. Thank you for your comment.

This is true, which is why we recommend putting folded towels or some type of padding under the knees when using this method.

@@SeniorSafetyAdvice I'll remember that next time I fall. 👍

Well, within the first 2 minutes of this video we DO state that if you have any doubt about the condition of the person on the floor to call 911. This video is intended to help caregivers and anyone who is with a senior when they have fallen to safely help that person back up again. We do mention several times that assessing the person on the floor is extremely important. This of course is only obvious assessments and again, if there is any doubt, call 911. But as in the case of both our mothers, the fall did not cause an injury. As an Occupational Therapist, I helped many patients to get up from the floor who were also not injured physically. Their pride was hurt much more. Again, as stated in the video, if you are uncomfortable helping someone up or if you believe they have injured themselves in any way from the fall, then of course, call 911.

Oh, well sorry that is your experience, but we all have different levels of pain tolerance. It's certainly not easy to help someone up from the floor. But for someone who experiences pain it may be worthwhile to use a tool like a Mangar Lifting Cushion or Indeelift. Also, it's important to try to prevent the fall in the first place. But I know that is even more difficult. Here are links to those 2 products, if it helps in any way. seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/mangar-emergency-lifting-cushions/ seniorsafetyadvice.com/products/caregivers/indeelift-human-floor-lift/

Absolutely true. Honestly, if someone cannot bend the leg, either one or both. The solution is to call 911 for help. You can try to use a Mangar Cushion or a Hoyer Lift but those may be difficult for that person as well.