{"id":5015,"date":"2011-09-30T14:47:20","date_gmt":"2011-09-30T13:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stroke4carers.org\/?p=5015"},"modified":"2015-06-12T16:47:20","modified_gmt":"2015-06-12T15:47:20","slug":"how-to-help-if-someone-you-care-for-has-a-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stroke4carers.org\/?p=5015","title":{"rendered":"How to help if someone you care for has a fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"jwplayer-1-div\" class=\"STARS\">\n<div id=\"jwplayer-1\"><\/div>\n<script type='text\/javascript'>\n                    function addLoadEvent1(func) {\n                      var oldonload = window.onload;\n                      if (typeof window.onload != 'function') {\n                        window.onload = func\n                      } else {\n                        window.onload = function() {\n                          if (oldonload) {\n                            oldonload()\n                          }\n                          func()\n                        }\n                      }\n                    }\n\n                    function ping1() {\n                      var ping = new Image();\n                      ping.src = 'http:\/\/i.n.jwpltx.com\/v1\/wordpress\/ping.gif?e=features&s=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stroke4carers.org&controlbar=bottom&dock=false&autostart=false&height=294&width=480&icons=true&item=0&playlist=_&playlistsize=180&repeat=none&shuffle=false&bufferlength=60&smoothing=false&stretching=uniform&mute=false&volume=90&screencolor=990066&provider=video&mediaid=5471&image=%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fvid_on_off_floor.jpg&file=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stroke4carers.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FGETTING_UP_AFTER_A_FALL.mp4&title=GETTING_UP_AFTER_A_FALL&creator=&author=&date=2011-11-01+10%3A24%3A42&description=&modes=_';\n                    }\n\n                    addLoadEvent1(ping1);\n                  <\/script><\/div>\n<script type='text\/javascript'>jwplayer('jwplayer-1').setup({\"flashplayer\":\"https:\/\/www.stroke4carers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/jw-player-plugin-for-wordpress\/player\/player.swf\",\"width\":\"480\",\"height\":\"294\",\"controlbar\":\"bottom\",\"dock\":\"false\",\"autostart\":\"false\",\"icons\":\"true\",\"item\":\"0\",\"playlist\":\"none\",\"playlistsize\":\"180\",\"repeat\":\"none\",\"shuffle\":\"false\",\"bufferlength\":\"60\",\"smoothing\":\"false\",\"stretching\":\"uniform\",\"mute\":\"false\",\"volume\":\"90\",\"screencolor\":\"990066\",\"provider\":\"video\",\"mediaid\":\"5471\",\"image\":\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/vid_on_off_floor.jpg\",\"file\":\"https:\/\/www.stroke4carers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/GETTING_UP_AFTER_A_FALL.mp4\",\"title\":\"GETTING_UP_AFTER_A_FALL\",\"creator\":\"\",\"author\":\"\",\"date\":\"2011-11-01 10:24:42\",\"description\":\"\",\"modes\":[{\"type\":\"flash\",\"src\":\"https:\/\/www.stroke4carers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/jw-player-plugin-for-wordpress\/player\/player.swf\"},{\"type\":\"html5\",\"config\":{\"streamer\":\"\",\"provider\":\"\"}},{\"type\":\"download\",\"config\":{\"streamer\":\"\",\"provider\":\"\"}}]});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Video running time:<\/strong> 07.13 minutes. The film may take time to download depending on your broadband speed.<br \/>\nTo enlarge to full screen click on the arrows at the bottom right of the frame.<\/p>\n<p>If you are having problems playing the video, <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/GETTING_UP_AFTER_A_FALL.mp4\" onMouseUp=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Videos', 'Download', 'How to help if someone you care for has a fall']);\">download the clip here [.mp4, 28.6 MB]<\/a> (Right click this link, and \u201cSave As\u201d).<\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"textAlt\">\n<p class=\"expand\"><a href=\"#\">View Voice Over Transcript<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"expand\">\n<p>Having a fall can be a sudden and frightening experience. In this short film is a demonstration of how to help if someone you care for has a fall.<\/p>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cFran are you OK?\u201d \u201cYou still feel dizzy Fran?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cNot so bad\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cDo you have any pain anywhere; do you have a sore head or anything?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cNo I don\u2019t think so.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The first and most important thing to do is check if they are injured or not. If they are able to speak to you, ask what happened.<\/p>\n<p>Check for any obvious signs of injury. Start at the head and work your way down to the feet.<\/p>\n<p>Do not try to get the person up until you are sure they are not injured. If they try to get up too quickly they may fall again and be injured further. They may lose confidence if they try to get up and fail because they have rushed. Think and plan what you are going to do and ask them what they think they can manage themselves so you help each other.<\/p>\n<p>If you know you cannot get the person up on your own, make sure you make them comfortable where they are using pillows, cushions or blankets, then get help. Know your own limits so you do not become injured too. If the person is anxious, sit with them for reassurance until help arrives.<\/p>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK, how are you feeling there?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOh, it\u2019s getting better.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK, we\u2019ll just take a minute and I\u2019m just going to check that everything else is OK.\u201d \u201cHow does this feel, all right?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cYeah\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAnd what about this arm, is that OK, no pain or problems there when you move that OK for me?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThat\u2019s fine\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK and what about your legs Fran, do they fell fine?\u201d \u201cCan you move them OK?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cYes\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOk let me just check this one as well for you.\u201d \u201cAlright, I\u2019m just going to get rid of all this stuff out the way.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you can attempt to get them up<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove obstacles. Make sure there are no obstacles in the way which could cause further harm.<\/li>\n<li>Shuffle or roll away from danger. If the person has fallen against a radiator which is on, try to move them by getting them to shuffle or roll away to a safer distance.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe up any spilt liquids.<\/li>\n<li>Look for solid furniture to help you get the person up. Either bring it closer or try to get the person closer to a bed, chair or sofa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI\u2019ll just move this chair nearer us here Fran all right.\u201d \u201cNow do you feel able Fran to just start to budge across to me at all or do you want to take another few seconds?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI\u2019ll give it a go.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK, so what I\u2019d like you to do Fran is just use this good leg.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Ask them to roll on to their unaffected or strongest side. You may need to help by supporting their weaker arm as they roll. Bending the weaker leg will also help by using the persons own body weight to make rolling easier.<\/p>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK , we\u2019ll just bring this pillow back under and we\u2019ll bring that, good.\u201d \u201cThere we are.\u201d \u201cNow can you see the chair Fran?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cYes\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK, now what we are going to get you to do is roll across on to your side, alright?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cMmm\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAnd then once you are lying there we\u2019ll just check that you\u2019re alright.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Once they are on their side, try to push up in to a side sitting position. Wait until you are sure they are not dizzy or faint before attempting to get up.<\/p>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK .\u201d \u201cAre you alright there?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cMmm\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK what I\u2019m gonna get you to do is use your good arm to push up on to your hips there Fran.\u201d \u201cI\u2019ll help you a little bit.\u201d \u201c How do you feel?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI\u2019m OK.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When you are both ready, push up to kneel on the stronger leg. Reach for the furniture with the stronger hand and with one foot flat on the floor, push up to stand. You can help to steady the person as they do this.<\/p>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cYou feel OK?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cYes\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cYou ready to try now?\u201d \u201cGet up on to the chair?\u201d \u201cOK\u201d \u201cAnd we\u2019ll get you to push up.\u201d \u201cWell done.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Turn slowly and sit down. Let the person rest and check again there are no obvious injuries. Tell someone they have had a fall. Speak to a doctor or practice nurse for advice if you can.<\/p>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI\u2019ll just get you to sit back Fran, just you relax.\u201d \u201cHow do you fell there?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cBetter\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK I\u2019m just going to check your head.\u201d \u201cYou\u2019re neck feel OK Fran?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cYeah\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cNo pain anywhere?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fran:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cNo\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK well done.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Tell someone they have had a fall. Speak to a doctor or practice nurse for advice if you can.<\/p>\n<p>Now let\u2019s see Bill, who has had a stroke, get up from the floor.<\/p>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK you fine there Bill?\u201d \u201cYou OK\u201d \u201cYou feeling OK?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Bill:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cYes\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOK I\u2019m just gonna bring this arm up for me just now.\u201d \u201cOK can you just lift your good leg for me Bill a wee bit.\u201d \u201cJust bend it for me.\u201d \u201cOK you\u2019ve not got any pain there?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Bill:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cNo\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Joanne:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cRight Bill, I\u2019m just gonna get you to roll onto your side towards me and I\u2019m gonna help you with your shoulder here OK.\u201d \u201cOK just take your time and start to push up, just up on to your, that\u2019s it.\u201d \u201cStay there for a second Bill.\u201d \u201cOK, you just need to come forward now.\u201d \u201cStep round.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here are the key points to help get someone up from the floor<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check for injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Call for help.<\/li>\n<li>Know your own limits.<\/li>\n<li>Make person comfortable if they can\u2019t get up.<\/li>\n<li>Use solid furniture to help.<\/li>\n<li>Roll on to their strongest side.<\/li>\n<li>Get the person to push up in to side sitting.<\/li>\n<li>Kneel using furniture.<\/li>\n<li>Stand and turn slowly.<\/li>\n<li>Sit down.<\/li>\n<li>Check for injuries again.<\/li>\n<li>Tell someone about the fall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video running time: 07.13 minutes. 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