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When my mom did this it was just a sign that she had gotten too weak to support herself. As much as I knew how helpful it was to me to maintain her ability to walk I eventually gave in to reality and transitioned her to a wheelchair.
Mom did this in very late stage Alzheimers. I really think it was more of a brain thing. If she was walking with caregivers she did okay but if they stopped Mom would do a slow squat. I think she was forgetting how to stand.
She did this a fair amount but we kept her moving.
If this is new , have him taken by ambulance to the ER to be checked out for dehydration , UTI , pneumonia etc . Any number of things could be wrong, or it could just be age and dementia progressing .
My wife does a slow motion fall about once a week. She uses a walker to go anywhere. What gets her in trouble is not using the walker. She will have enough energy to get to the kitchen or where ever, but then won't have enough energy for the return trip.
Another area of falls is the corner of the bed. I keep the bed skirt, top sheet and blanket tucked in under the mattress, especially at the corner so her foot doesn't catch all that loose material and throw her off balance.
Not enough core strength to stay balanced is the real culprit. Once the center of gravity gets too far out it's a slow ride to the floor.
One town near me has started charging $500 for all 911 responses, even to pick someone up off the floor.
Do you have a routine for how to get him standing again?
My mom has dementia, leg pain of unknown cause, and congestive heart failure. She uses a walker and a wheelchair. Often, she gets "wobbly" and, if she doesn't stop moving or someone doesn't help hold her up, she'll start to sink to the floor. Our best guess is that the causes are general frailty, forgetting how to walk, or a combination.
Does he have a walker? If so make sure he is using it. If he does not have one it might be time to ask the doctor for a PT referral. DO NOT try to prevent a fall. You can if necessary help guide him to the floor. DO NOT try to get him up off the floor. If he can not get up himself call the Non Emergency number and ask for a Lift Assist. Paramedics are trained to help people up without hurting themselves or the person they are helping. If you notice he is starting to "slide down" try to direct him to a chair. If he is getting up from a sitting or laying position and this is happening this may be related to Blood Pressure and his doctor should be informed as to when this happens. His doctor should be informed of this in any case if it is a new occurrence.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Mom did this in very late stage Alzheimers. I really think it was more of a brain thing. If she was walking with caregivers she did okay but if they stopped Mom would do a slow squat. I think she was forgetting how to stand.
She did this a fair amount but we kept her moving.
Another area of falls is the corner of the bed. I keep the bed skirt, top sheet and blanket tucked in under the mattress, especially at the corner so her foot doesn't catch all that loose material and throw her off balance.
Not enough core strength to stay balanced is the real culprit. Once the center of gravity gets too far out it's a slow ride to the floor.
One town near me has started charging $500 for all 911 responses, even to pick someone up off the floor.
Do you have a routine for how to get him standing again?
If he does not have one it might be time to ask the doctor for a PT referral.
DO NOT try to prevent a fall.
You can if necessary help guide him to the floor.
DO NOT try to get him up off the floor. If he can not get up himself call the Non Emergency number and ask for a Lift Assist. Paramedics are trained to help people up without hurting themselves or the person they are helping.
If you notice he is starting to "slide down" try to direct him to a chair.
If he is getting up from a sitting or laying position and this is happening this may be related to Blood Pressure and his doctor should be informed as to when this happens.
His doctor should be informed of this in any case if it is a new occurrence.