Falls, Let's talk
Hello! Thank you for visiting the official Evolve Senior Solutions, LLC blog. Today’s blog is about actions and safety after a fall. Unfortunately, falls happen. As a caregiver it can be petrifying; in addition, it is very common for caregivers to hurt themselves when trying to pick up a senior after a fall. In this blog post we will discuss some guidelines to picking up a senior after a fall. Picking Up a Senior After a Fall 1. Stay calm 2. Help the senior to remain calm - Take slow, deep breaths 3. Check for injuries - Bruises, bleeding, sprains, and broken bones - If the senior has hit their head, call 911 4. Ask about pain - Where it is? How severe it is? 5. If there’s a broken bone, don’t move them - Call 911 - Keep the senior warm, comfortable, and still 6. If they aren’t hurt and they want to get up, proceed slowly - Stop, if they become stuck, experience pain, or become too tired 7. Grab 2 good chairs - Place 1 by the senior’s head - Pla