Person slides down recliner onto floor every 4-6 hours every day. Utilizes 911 for scooting her back into recliner.knowing this person is not able to egress or knowing one of these “slides” will eventually end in an injury…are the first responders liable for neglect and abandonment?
sliding into the floor is not a medical complaint… do they have to scooter her back up?
EMTs are not babysitters or eldercare aides.
When my demented aunt was calling 911 repeatedly and abusing the system, her phone was removed in order to prevent such abuse.
Where is this elder's FAMILY members/POAs located that such blatant abuse is being allowed to continue on a daily basis, unchecked???
It seems obvious that legal counsel needs to be looked into about YOUR rights in this matter. And APS should be FORCED by law enforcement to PLACE this elder in managed care immediately.
They fall easily everywhere, out of bed, chair, bathroom. It’s sad.
I still think about your solution to the falling in the shower, water shoes! That was very clever.
So many elders, my mom included, were terrified of slipping in the shower. We had safety grab bars but falling still happens.
The falls happen so fast. A person can be standing right next to them but can’t act fast enough to catch them.
Stack of APS reports already? But still living alone?
Hmm..
Does the person simply get up themselves when they choose to?
Otherwise, SOMEONE must be visiting & enabling this situation.
Falls are so upsetting for everyone. It’s a difficult situation. Sadly, fairly common too.
And yes, if 911 is called over and over again, then I think it advised that that person calling be placed where they can get help or hire someone to be there 24/7.
Why do they keep sliding out. Maybe one of those car cushion that are like a wedge would work. The thin part of the wedge goes to the back of the chair making it hard to get out.
I would call APS.
1) WHO this person is and their relationship to you. Sometimes a ‘person’ is in fact the poster his/her self – often very self-righteous about their independence.
2) How old the person is and their actual medical issues
3) Who, if anyone, has a closer responsibility than you. A POA? Guardian? Spouse? Adult child? And how are they involved at present?
4) Who are the ‘first responders’, and how do they fit into the picture?
You are anonymous on this forum. If you want help, you need to provide more information.
I am not sure how that works. Others who have been through this will be able to answer.
Stick around for information.
I called 911 to assist with falls with my mom. They were very kind and gentle with my mom.
How are they mistreating her? I can’t imagine how trained professionals could respond in an abusive manner. Have you complained to anyone about this treatment? If so, what answers did you receive?