Elderly Falls - How to get seniors back up from a fall

In this instructional video, Jose' Silva explains that falls are the most common source of injury to seniors. This video will highlight how to recover and get up from a fall.

[@sndygskylr]

I have Not seen a video yet to help a person get up after a fall on the ground!

[@1234Falls]

Very good video, shame you have to watch for 2 mins until you get to the useful video instruction

[@community1949]

Problem with kneeling is that I have very sore knees because of osteoarthritis. It is very frustrating to get up with knees like I have. It's frustrating and embarrassing.

[@onlinedrummajor]

While the video has good information, it's poorly titled. This is not about how to get a senior up after a fall, it's about getting YOURSELF up after a fall. Very different scenario.

[@glendamarie6256]

In addition to @RaeAnn Reese question, some seniors are older and more frail than the person acting in the video. So what steps do you suggest a caregiver do when this fall happens?

[@raeannreese4297]

That's all well and good but...what if those things are not readily available and the senior is alone.

[@community1949]

Exactly!!! I fell inside my house and none of my furniture was sturdy enough for me to pull myself up so I slowing went to the back door and went out on my back porch where my legs got lower than my body and I was able to push myself up into a sitting position. All seniors should have their cell phone on them at all times like I do.

[@TonyBurke100]

I fell out of bed just now but my problem is I have arthritis in my left knee and my right knee has a titanium replacement in it so getting up on my knees is very painful. I shouldn't take so many sleeping tabs before I go to bed, they are the cause.

[@debraseiling455]

Thanks for showing several ways for seniors to respond when they've fallen.

[@thejaminn]

she just happened to fall with everything she needs within reach???

[@jackiebills224]

There's a word in the English language called "if". He said the fallen person should put a pillow under their head and cover up with a blanket or another article of clothing "IF" those were available. Would you rather him NOT mention taking steps to be comfortable and warm IF those options are available to the victim? Perhaps you think it would be better for the person to be uncomfortable and cold while he/she is waiting for help even if he/she doesn't have to be?

[@joyceanderson8648]

@@jackiebills224. Sadly most fall without these things available. This is a video of IF YOU FALL IN A PERFECT PLACE. I like the balance, mobility and strength training videos better. All seniors should be in PT twice a week if you ask me unless they are bed bound.

[@Utoober729]

I fell from standing to slaming onto the floor and onto my left arm similar to a tree being cut and falling. I heard the sound of my body hitting the floor. My arm was under my body. I heard crinkle sounds in my shoulder. I fell july 18. Its now Sept 2. Arm is getting a bit better each day. Ust taking a long time.. very sore and feels like black and blue,, but inside my arm.. I'm 71 years old.

[@Utoober729]

I wasn't near my phone. Took me hours to use one arm to drag myself thru the house to my phone. I was on the floor 10 to 12 hours. Got to phone, called 911. They came in a few minutes and helped me up. At first it felt like I was standing on high heels. It was hard to think and talk. I had no water for all those hours. Stay safe everyone.

[@janegilmore102]

Can’t use my knees

[@piloodeboo]

yes - I have very painfull knees - so how do I get into a crawling position to be able to do the rest?? BEING ABLE TO GET UP WHEN YOU HAVE BAD KNEES IS WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW, MORE THAN THE REST OF THE VIDEO.

[@mojojeinxs9960]

Even in a nursing or personal care home if the person is obese we call 911. There's no way in hell 2 women can lift such a person. That's why you use a Hoyer lift. Or else you're going to spend the rest of your life on workman's comp. Doesn't mention the person who fell is not being cooperative and very demented. Try lifting someone who is screaming and trying to hit you. Unless you're an Olympic powerlifter not do this on your own.

[@herberar]

That stage, was lent by the Evangelist Church!!!