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For my mom they lowered the bed, put a cushioned pad (like a gym mat) next to it, and check on her frequently throughout the night.
It is nearly impossible to prevent every fall, but lots can be done to reduce them and to reduce the risks of injury when they happen.
If your loved one is determined enough to get out of bed in spite of paralysis, I would be very wary about bed rails. Falling over a bed rail could make the consequences worse.
Dear geneskids: When my mom was in the nursing home, at first everything was o.k., but then she decided to try climbing in and out of bed herself, but couldn't walk on her own anyway, but thought she could so the staff put a new mattress with higher sides. It was designed so that she was in the middle with slightly higher sides so that she could not quite get over the sides so easily. It made a big difference and we didn't have to worry about her falling out either. They only had to put the metal rails up a night just as an extra precaution, but they didn't really need to the mattress did the trick. Hope this helps. P.S. It also helped her because she seemed to like the mattress (maybe it felt more secure to her - not sure because she couldn't remember anything), but if she was content and not trying to climb out of it, we were very happy with the arrangement. Good luck with this.
That is unacceptable. We did several things with mom...first, I explained to her that she was wearing protective briefs so she didn't have to worry about getting up to the bathroom. We raised the head and foot of her bed making it very difficult for her to raise herself. You might tell the nursing home to put his mattress on the floor. That may hampers is ability to get up (knees higher than hips) plus nowhere to fall TO. Does dad have a bed alarm? Ask them to take him to the bathroom once during the night.
Falling like this is totally unacceptable. I would be raising the roof.
Ask about a low or hi/lo bed, they can be set only a few inches from the floor, so if he gets out there are only inches to fall. As he is paralyzed I assume he couldn't get himself up alone and damage would be minimal.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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It is nearly impossible to prevent every fall, but lots can be done to reduce them and to reduce the risks of injury when they happen.
If your loved one is determined enough to get out of bed in spite of paralysis, I would be very wary about bed rails. Falling over a bed rail could make the consequences worse.
When my mom was in the nursing home, at first everything was o.k., but then she decided to try climbing in and out of bed herself, but couldn't walk on her own anyway, but thought she could so the staff put a new mattress with higher sides. It was designed so that she was in the middle with slightly higher sides so that she could not quite get over the sides so easily. It made a big difference and we didn't have to worry about her falling out either. They only had to put the metal rails up a night just as an extra precaution, but they didn't really need to the mattress did the trick. Hope this helps. P.S. It also helped her because she seemed to like the mattress (maybe it felt more secure to her - not sure because she couldn't remember anything), but if she was content and not trying to climb out of it, we were very happy with the arrangement. Good luck with this.
Falling like this is totally unacceptable. I would be raising the roof.