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(1) Take a deep breath, she doesn't need to get up right away.
(2) Check that her legs aren't under her or twisted in a way that is going to cause further injury.
(3) Sit with her on the floor and be calming. It's scary for her too.
(4) When she's ready, use proper lifting techniques for heavy objects. Ie. stand close to her, tighten your abs and back, crouch and use your legs.
Call out for someone to help, two-person lifts are easier.
(5) If she doesn't have the strength support standing, then 130 lbs is too heavy for you. While it is very disconcerting to just "leave" her there, I would suggest that until someone can help you move her to her bed.
(6) And it will be time to work with her on using a wheelchair, utilizing a rollator (rolling-walker), etc.
(7) Also start to "fall-proof" your home, much like removing sharp objects and loose items with a just-starting-to-walk toddler around.
On a cruise once, my father fell backwards on the lip to the shower in the cramped bathroom. He was scared, asked, "What is he going to do now?" I had to fight my initial panic, look to see that he wasn't actually hurt, and remain calm, saying, "No big deal." Then after we both had caught our breath, I helped him get up. After that I asked the cruise staff to bring in non-slip tape to put on the shower floor, which they did.
or tight spaces or poorly lit areas to negotiate?
If she's falling alot and is largely unaware of 'danger' spots, she should probably be evaluated by her doctor and opthomologist.
If she has some upper body and leg strength and is steady, then each time she falls -- be sure she hasn't injured herself--have
her get on her hands & knees and hold onto a chair seat, put one foot flat on the floor to begin to lift herself, then the other foot. With a gait belt of gentle steadying, you & she should be able to get her up and onto the chair.
Frequent falls may be a sign that something physical or neurological is awry.
Finally after about 25 minutes, and a whole lot of sweating, I went x the street and asked my neighbor for help. He was very glad, and even gave us his phone number in case we needed future help.
Now I transfer her like this. I pull the walker up to her bed or wherever she is, I also use a gate belt, and I pull as she holds onto the walker. I slowly turn it to where she's going, the wheelchair, the recliner, the pot and as she feels for the closeness she's able to transfer to that comfort zone.
I don't know if that helps but I just wanted to share it with you.
senior fall prevention
elderly fall prevention
have yet to find video on how to lift someone up who has fallen, but there may be one. Otherwise tons of good advice, ingenious devices you might consider.
The few minor falls my mom had, i used a padded low foot stool for her to put her forearms on. A chair is too high, initially. She'd have to roll over onto her knees and start to push herself up. Then a chair is better height.
But nothing says action like my strong next door neighbor.