SENIOR LIFE HACKS: What Do Pool Noodles Have To Do With Falling Out Of Bed Prevention?

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If you need to make quick, cost effective bed rails to help keep a senior from falling out of bed, our SeniorSafetyAdvice.com Occupational Therapist shows you how to make a set for under $10 - using pool noodles, duct tape and scissors. TIP: the closed captioning covers a lot of the demonstration, so just left click on the text box and drag it out of the way, like you would for a window. Sorry to make you do this, but we felt like the captioning needed to be on the video. :)
There are many factors that contribute to elderly people falling out of bed: medication, restless sleep, and physical concerns like dementia, stroke, etc. Bed rails, wedges, or bed alarms may be needed to help seniors safety stay in bed.
Note: We only recommend using pool noodles as a fall prevention device if the senior is cognitively aware enough to understand that they are meant to be a reminder that the person should not get out of bed without assistance.
Pool noodles link: seniorsafetyadvice.com/recomm...
0:00 Introduction
0:18 About pool noodles
1:11 Step 1 - Laying out and measuring
1:49 Step 2 - Taping the pool noodles
3:33 Step 3 - Placing noodles under fitted sheet
4:00 - Demonstrating final product
4:12 - Precautions
4:57 - Conclusion
Where To Buy Pool Noodles
Amazon - amzn.to/3zPGyeR
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@SeniorSafetyAdvice 4 года назад

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@utubestalker.dotcom Год назад

a good topic to cover is seniors falling out of walker seats/wheelchairs (when the brake system gets too complicated/or forgets to apply it/or when the wheels are so worn out that the brakes are no longer useful).. the chair goes one way and the senior ends up falling to the floor the other way

@SeniorSafetyAdvice Год назад

That's a great topic suggestion, thank you!

@rosannadb1065 6 месяцев назад

What a great idea! Thanks so much for this! I bought a bedrail for my elderly mom (who accidentally rolled out of bed once so we wanted to keep her safe while asleep) but it ended up not being a good solution because when she's in bed and wanting to get out, it was impossible for her to lower the rail herself from inside of the bed! She would need someone to lower the rail from the outside... so it was not right for her, but this is perfect!

@SeniorSafetyAdvice 6 месяцев назад

I'm so glad this is working for your mom! Thanks for letting us know. :)

@amandabethune9420 2 года назад

This idea brings abundant hope! Super cool! Thank you and I love the energy in this video. I'm all smiles.

@SeniorSafetyAdvice 2 года назад

Oh thank you so much for such a lovely comment. We're both very happy that you enjoyed it and that it inspires some help for you and your loved ones.

@Psychic_Nutritionist 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@SeniorSafetyAdvice 2 года назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@Angiehere-1 3 года назад

I have fallen out of bed a number of times. I am very active while asleep. Finally had to get a bed rail. Inherited this from my Dad. He was a very active sleeper too.

@SeniorSafetyAdvice 3 года назад

I hope the bed rail is helping so you don't get hurt! :)

@Angiehere-1 3 года назад

@@SeniorSafetyAdvice Have not broken any bones yet. Got some nice bruises though. Since we installed the bed rail, no more falls. 😀

@SeniorSafetyAdvice 3 года назад

Great! I'm glad you tried them before you got hurt any worse. :) Take care!

@utubestalker.dotcom Год назад

@@Angiehere-1 which bed rail did you go with? (everyone wants to know)

@utubestalker.dotcom Год назад

Great trick for back sleepers. Does this also work with side sleepers??

@SeniorSafetyAdvice Год назад

It should, depending on the size of the person. The key is if the person is able to maneuver over the pool noodles. If they are, whether they are a back sleeper or side sleeper, then these probably are not a good solution. You would need larger bed railing bolsters.

@radioactiverobin8245 4 года назад

My father has fallen a couple times by sitting on the edge of the bed and then sliding off to the floor. Do you think the pool noodles would help make the edge of the bed more firm so he doesn’t slide off?

@SeniorSafetyAdvice 4 года назад

Thank you for your question. The pool noodles may make it more difficult for him to slide off the bed but only if the noodles are secured to the mattress, i think. Otherwise, it seems like as he pushes up against the pool noodle it would move along with him. I'm not sure, but I wonder if it would be better to lower his bed a bit so than when he does put his legs over the bed he can put his feet flat on the ground. As long as he does not have any other issues with balance and standing, a lowered bed may help. But if the issue IS his standing and / or balance then it may be best for him to have bed rails or some type of grab bars by his bed. I hope this information helped. We have an entire article on the topic of falling out of bed - if you would like more information... seniorsafetyadvice.com/how-to-keep-elderly-from-falling-out-of-bed/

@Godis3inOne Год назад

Do they have problem getting OUT of bed when they have to get out by themselves?

@SeniorSafetyAdvice Год назад

Thanks for your question. Someone MIGHT have a problem if the pool noodles are too large, if they don't have enough strength to roll over the pool noodle, if they have poor balance and/or coordination. A bed rail may help them to get over the pool noodle if they have the coordination and strength to pull themselves up. This is not a solution for everyone of course.