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Getting up after a fall. Lifting techniques or gadgets for the elderly?
My elderly parents live in their own home. Problem is mum has arthritus. She is ambulent and uses a walking frame but, unfortunately, has occasional slips/falls, eg missing her seat when trying to sit down. None of these falls have left her injured so far which is a relief. However, it's hard for her to get up from the floor solo and becoming increasingly taxing on my dad when he assists.
Is there a technique or easy, portable gadget to help with this? All I can find online are expensive hospital lifting equipment, like hydrolic hoists, or techniques for manual lifts requiring 2 or more people.
Given there is an increasing number of people in my parent's situation I feel there must be something out there to help. Happy to consider any ideas.
Thanks
There really aren't any "gadgets" for lifting people off the floor. As you've found out, a lifting hoist requires 2 people and can cost thousands. My suggestion would be a visit to a physiotherapist. They can give really good advice about 1) falls prevention or at least minimising them. ( Missing the seat when sitting down, for instance, is an easy one to prevent, using simple techniques.) Making the house more "user friendly" is another area where they can help enormously. 2) they can show the person how to get up safely after a fall, either alone or with another person's help.
One visit to the physio can prevent many falls and accidents, and result in a safer home. I'd highly recommend it.
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