Introduction
The pain of seeing a relative fall is disheartening, especially when it happens under your watch. While not every fall cause injury, many lead to broken bones, hospital stays, or a loss of independence, etc. The good news is that falls in the elderly can often be prevented with the right steps to some extent.
FAQs About Falls in the Elderly
1. What should I do if an elderly person falls?
Stay calm and check for injuries. If the person is hurt, call emergency services immediately. Do not try to lift them alone if you’re unsure, wait for help. If they seem uninjured, help them up slowly and monitor them closely. Visit our urgent care unit by calling +233 59 692 0909
2. Can falls in old age be completely prevented?
Not always, but many falls can be avoided in a safe home environment with good lighting, bathrooms with grab bars, proper use of walking aids, use of non-slip shoes, and many more. Prevention can greatly reduce the risk.
Not always, but many falls can be avoided in a safe home environment with good lighting, bathrooms with grab bars, proper use of walking aids, use of non-slip shoes, and many more. Prevention can greatly reduce the risk.
3. What are the most common injuries from falls in seniors?
Hip fractures, wrist fractures, head injuries, and cuts or bruises are the most common. Some injuries may require surgery or long recovery periods, etc.
Hip fractures, wrist fractures, head injuries, and cuts or bruises are the most common. Some injuries may require surgery or long recovery periods, etc.
4. How can family members help prevent falls?
Families can support older adults by encouraging safe exercise, someone readily available to assist such relatives, ensuring the home is fall-proof, helping with doctor visits, and providing emotional support to reduce fear of falling.
Families can support older adults by encouraging safe exercise, someone readily available to assist such relatives, ensuring the home is fall-proof, helping with doctor visits, and providing emotional support to reduce fear of falling.
5. When should I see a doctor after a fall?
Always seek medical attention if there’s pain, swelling, confusion, dizziness, or if the fall resulted in hitting the head. Even small injuries can become serious in older adults.
Always seek medical attention if there’s pain, swelling, confusion, dizziness, or if the fall resulted in hitting the head. Even small injuries can become serious in older adults.
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