It's happened. Your elderly family member has fallen for the first time. It may have been a scare without serious consequences. In any case, everything changes after that moment.
In the first 24-48 hours
A medical evaluation is always recommended. Some injuries, especially head injuries, do not show immediate symptoms. Observe carefully during the following hours.
What to check afterwards
Medication, environment, footwear, and vision. A fall is an opportunity to review factors that may be increasing the risk.
Fear: the side effect that does the most damage
The fear of falling again leads to less movement, and less movement leads to further weakening. Helping to regain confidence is as important as any other intervention.
Add protection before the second fall
The first fall is warning enough. A head protector for seniors is one of the simplest decisions a family can make after a first incident.
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