Brother has mental and physical issues and has had repeated falls while trying to transfer himself from wheel chair to bed and vice versa. He has had no injuries, and I don’t anticipate any, but he is close to 300 lbs and the ALF staff is often not able to get him off the floor. EMS has a limit on the # of times they will assist within a specific time period. What to do?
This man is more care than an AL can give him. He is a 2 person transfer at least. These aides should not be hurting themselves in trying to help him. He needs Longterm care. Find him a nice place and spend his money down, when almost gone, apply for Medicaid.
You may have to look at other facilities that have the ability to do so.
Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing might be options.
No one "anticipates" injuries but falls with injuries happen.
Would his ability to transfer improve if he participated in Physical and occupational Therapy?
Increased PT might help his ability to transfer also possibly aid in weight loss as well as added strength and that would also make transferring easier for him.
Does he have to capacity to know that he can not transfer himself and he has to call for assistance to transfer? That might solve the risk of a fall.
And I should ask...is he a 1 or 2 person transfer when he does get help?
Second, it might be worth talking to a social worker or a patient advocate. They often have a great resource for navigating these kinds of situations and can help you figure out what other options might be available, since the ALF isn't able to meet his needs