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My mother (97) had a stroke and now has left side neglect. She has fallen many times and now has multiple painful injuries. Suggestions?
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CTTN55
Replied May 2021
My aunt started hospice. She fell 6 times in a month, hurting herself but no broken bones. The new bed has full rails, but she's refusing to use them. Suggestions?
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amye123
Answered Dec 2018
My dad is in assisted living and has been falling out of his chairs lately. Is there a solution?
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gdurst
Answered Oct 2017
Why won’t my 99 yr. old mom listen when I ask her not to do things that may result in her falling? Like getting up from a recliner by herself.
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Mar 21, 2024
What do people do to stop nighttime leg cramps?
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Jada824
Replied Dec 2022
What do you do when the person needing care can barely stand up anymore and gait belts are almost useless for transfer?
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SueGood
Answered Dec 2022
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Are there certain shoes that would prevent a person from falling backwards such as wedges (a built up heel)?
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barbmp39
Answered Aug 3, 2023
What is the best fall prevention help device?
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InMyShoes
Answered Aug 2017
Legal question: Wrongful death lawsuit against my dad's SNF for "witnessed fall?"
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LoveourMamas
Answered Apr 2018
What law is commonly termed "The Right to Fall" in post-op care facilities that don't allow use of bed rails?
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rovana
Replied Oct 2018
Father with Parkinson's is very unstable on his feet due to an injury. Is there anything I can get him to stabilize him more?
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JoAnn29
Answered May 2022
My mother has had a lot of falls from her wheelchair and her bed. Can you recommend anything that would prevent falls?
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jcarna
Replied Aug 2021
How to prevent falls when gran with very poor balance is always attempting to get up on her own?
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Babs75
Answered Aug 2021
What does your Memory Care do to avoid falls at night?
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haileybug
Answered Dec 2020
How do you get your mother to listen to you?
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mally1
Replied Jan 2020
How do I get help for my husband who has cerebral palsy?
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Igloocar
Replied Jun 18, 2023
Safe alternative for bath mats?
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Alwayshelp
Replied Jan 2023
Best wearable device for fall alerts?
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XenaJada
Replied Oct 2022
How to prevent a dementia patient from getting out of bed? She’s a fall risk.
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SueZ1250
Answered Feb 18, 2024
Mother with dementia falling a lot. How do we keep her safe?
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Brandymcpalmer
Answered Aug 2019
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