How do I get my mother back on her feet when she sits or falls onto the floor?

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.

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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.

I pull a chair close and one can usually help to pull themselves to a place of comfort. A gate belt may assist you when positioning one.

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Medicare will usually pay for assive devices as lonf as the same thing or similier has not be gotten for that person in the last five years.

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.