Guidelines for Fall Prevention for the Elderly, What are the dangers of falls?

Falls in the elderly are really common and harmful. 65+ fall probability 33%, 80+ fall probability 50%, one fall is likely to be the last fall.

After a fall, there is not only the risk of fractures, but also the sequelae of not being able to stand up after a fall!

The fatality rate is as high as 50% one year after hip fracture

Life expectancy will decrease by 10-15%.

60%+ Traumatic brain injuries are caused by falls.

If the fall goes undetected and lies down for more than 1 hour, 50% will die within 6 months.

Fall prevention in the elderly is not only a topic that the elderly themselves need to pay attention to, but also needs to be addressed by the family and society.

Always keep abreast of the elderly's physical condition: toilet conditions, movement tracks, sleep conditions, etc.

Avoid lying down for long periods of time: make sure you spot a fall in the event of a fall.

Avoid concealing falls: Failure to pay attention to the physical changes of the elderly in time can lead to more serious consequences.

Don't disrupt the lives of the elderly.

Don't invade their privacy.

Don't make them feel like they're in captivity.

It can rely on advanced technology and abundant activity monitoring data to gain multi-dimensional and multi-level insight into the elderly and form a complete risk assessment. Prevent and effectively reduce the risk of falls for the elderly in advance, and truly care for the health of the elderly from multiple aspects and perspectives, so that more elderly people can have a safe and dignified life in their old age.

Fall detection scene, automatic alarm.

The most immediate danger of a fall is the damage to the body. The elderly gradually deteriorate with age, and if they accidentally fall, it is easy to fall to the bones, and the injured bones are not a day or two to be raised.

The first hazard is likely to form fractures, because the bones of the elderly are particularly loose, and it is very likely that they will not be able to get up after falling, and the second hazard is likely to fall and cause cerebral hemorrhage in the brain, because the blood vessels of the elderly are very fragile.

Falls in older people can easily cause fractures, and in severe cases, if they fall on the head, they are likely to lose their lives. Therefore, the elderly must be careful when walking, do not go to some complicated road sections, and try to wear non-slip shoes.

Older people are more likely to fall down than younger people due to their reduced physical function, but older people often need longer time due to their own reasons**, which has a huge impact on normal life. Therefore, the elderly should master the methods of avoiding falls in their lives and use scientific and effective means to avoid unnecessary injuries. So what can be done to prevent falls in older adults?

1. Pay attention to the living environment. The environment has a great impact on the safety of the elderly, and the environment in which the elderly live should be brightly lit as much as possible, and the switch is easy to find; The ground should be flat, the aisle should be kept unobstructed, and no debris should be piled up; Furniture should be selected as simple as possible, and a certain gap should be left in the middle; Toilets, showers, bathtubs, etc., should choose a barrier-free design type so that the elderly can live in the most comfortable environment.

2. Timely ** disease. If the hearing and vision of the elderly are abnormal, it will greatly increase the chance of accidental falls, so it is best for the elderly to go to the hospital for examination and **.

3. Exercise. Exercise can effectively improve the mobility of the limbs, so that the speed of aging can be slowed down, so it is recommended that the elderly develop good exercise habits, the specific operations are as follows:

Muscle strength: You can increase muscle strength through exercises that strengthen your legs, among which standing bikes, brisk walking, etc. are very good choices.

Stretchability: Daily stretching and yoga can effectively improve the stretchability of the human body, making the body more soft and flexible.

Balance training: If the sense of balance is poor, it will increase the chance of falling, so it should be trained by walking in a straight line.

Falls have a great impact on the elderly, not only can they lead to fractures, disability, but also death, so they should not be taken lightly when facing falls, but should be prevented by scientific methods. For the elderly who have fallen, do not shy away from medical treatment, the physical condition of the elderly is not better than that of young people, and should be more professional**, so if a similar accident occurs, you must seek medical attention as soon as possible**.

1. The elderly need to be accompanied by family members or nannies;

2. Use crutches or walkers to help keep your body balanced

3. Wear non-slip shoes and loose pants;

4. The floor of the elderly's living room is non-slip, and the shower needs a sitz bath;

5. Put guardrails next to the bed of the elderly to prevent the elderly from falling down at night;

6. Put a toilet next to the bed to prevent the elderly from falling down at night;

7. There is a bell next to the bed, and the emergency call function is set up in case of emergency;

8. In case of accidents, contact 120 and family members in time;

To prevent falls in the elderly, we must first eliminate environmental risk factors, choose appropriate shoes and socks, ** related diseases, and strengthen their familiarity with the environment even if they do not cause harm to the elderly who have repeatedly fallen. If the elderly fall will have sequelae, the first and most worrying is cerebral hemorrhage, which will cause very serious consequences. Secondly, because fractures can cause serious infections, and inflammation can also lead to the formation of blood clots in the elderly, these factors are fatal.

That is, the family must accompany the elderly to go out, or bring a tool to the elderly to prevent falling, the general elderly fall can easily cause some fractures or heart disease and other diseases, which can easily lead to sudden death of the elderly.

1.Strengthen physical exercise and enhance physical coordination; 2.Improve the living environment of the elderly and strengthen the establishment of equipment for protective measures for the elderly, such as handrails in toilets. In the event of a fall, many elderly people will have fractures and complications.

First of all, you can buy some non-slip shoes for the elderly, and when the elderly go out, their family members must be by their side, which can easily lead to cerebral hemorrhage or sudden fainting, and will also die suddenly and unexpectedly.

Growing old is something that everyone has no choice but to do. The body organs gradually fail, consciousness slowly becomes unclear, and many elderly people are prone to fall inadvertently. According to a national survey, more than half of all falls occur at home, so it is essential to learn how to use first aid.

What should I do if I fall when there is no one at home?

In real life, when many elderly people fall, there is probably no one else at home, so they need to learn to save themselves. Specifically, you can do this:

1) If your back hits the ground first, bend your legs, move your hips to a chair or bed with a blanket or cushion, then lie down comfortably, cover yourself with a blanket, maintain your body temperature, and ask for help if possible.

2) Rest for a while, and when your strength is ready, try your best to flip yourself in the direction of the chair so that you become prone position.

3) Support the floor with your hands, lift your hips, bend your knees, and then try your best to kneel facing the chair with your hands on the chair.

4) Stand up as best you can with a chair as support.

5) After resting for a while and partially regaining your strength, call ** for help – the most important thing is to report yourself falling.

6) If you need to move, ensure that it is stable and lie flat as much as possible.

If there are other people in the family, it is recommended not to rush to help them up, but to deal with them according to the situation.

1. If you are unconscious, dial "120" immediately

1) If there is trauma or bleeding, stop the bleeding and bandage immediately;

2) If you have vomiting, tilt your head to one side, and clean up vomit from your mouth and nose to ensure smooth breathing;

3) If there is convulsion, move to a flat soft ground or soft objects under the body to prevent bumps and abrasions; If necessary, the interdental pad is hard to prevent tongue bite, do not break the convulsive limbs, and prevent muscle and bone damage;

4) If breathing and cardiac arrest, first aid measures such as chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration should be carried out immediately;

5) If you need to move, ensure that it is stable and lie flat as much as possible.

2. Clear consciousness.

1) Ask the elderly about the fall and whether they have any memory of the fall process, if they can't remember the fall process, it may be syncope or cerebrovascular accident, and the elderly should be escorted to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment immediately;

2) Ask whether there is a severe headache or crooked corners of the mouth, unfavorable speech, weakness of hands and feet, etc., if so, immediately help the elderly may aggravate cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral ischemia, and make the condition worse, should immediately dial "120";

3) If there is trauma or bleeding, immediately stop the bleeding, bandage and escort the elderly to the hospital for further treatment;

4) Check whether there is limb pain, deformity, joint abnormality and other conditions suggesting fractures, if you do not have relevant professional knowledge, do not move casually, so as not to aggravate the condition, you should immediately dial "120";

5) Check whether there is low back and back pain, leg movement or paresthesia; If you do not have relevant professional knowledge, do not move it casually to avoid aggravating the condition, and you should immediately dial "120";

6) If the elderly try to stand up on their own, they can help the elderly to stand up slowly, sit and lie down to rest and observe, and only leave after confirming that there is no obstruction;

7) If you need to move, ensure stability, and try to lie down and rest;

8) In case of falls, they should be accompanied by family members to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.

There are several main types of fall prevention in the elderly:

1. Keep the environment appropriate, ensure that the ward or room is well lit, remove obstacles in the environment that are easy to cause the elderly to fall, and keep the ground clean and dry. Paste warning signs at the head of the bed, corridors, stairs, toilets and boiling water rooms, add non-slip mats and handrails, put frequently used things in a position where the elderly can reach them, regularly check seats, bedside guardrails, and wheelchairs, and strengthen patrols for the elderly at high risk of falling in the morning and evening and during meal times;

2. Life guidance, instruct the elderly to wear non-slip shoes and well-fitting clothes and pants, inform the elderly that it is not appropriate to bathe on an empty stomach or during a full meal, guide the elderly to bask in the sun properly, exercise properly, and use assistive equipment and appliances in a timely and correct manner. Such as using quadrangular canes, wheelchairs, etc.;

3. Medication guidance, do a detailed education on various drugs taken by the elderly, including the dose, time and method of each dose, adverse reactions and precautions for taking drugs, so as to reduce falls caused by adverse drug reactions. For the elderly who take antihypertensive, hypoglycemic, sedative, hypnotic and other drugs with potential risk of falling, it is necessary to pay attention to their actions, do a good job in preventive treatment, psychological counseling, and guide the elderly to overcome the reluctance to trouble others or disobey the old age, and seek help in time if they have difficulties.

First of all, from the environmental point of view, it is necessary to keep the ground dry, and the items are fixed against the wall to ensure that the passage is free of obstacles; Safety signs should be placed on the floor floor cleaning or the elderly should be instructed not to walk for the time being.

Second, regarding walking, the elderly should wear non-slip shoes when walking, not slippers and high heels, the length of pants should be appropriate, guide walking against the handrail by the wall, use assistive devices when necessary, and hold the handrail when going up and down the stairs and taking the elevator.

Third, when using a bathing chair or toilet when bathing or using the toilet, you must fasten your seat belt and fix the brakes; Prepare the necessary materials before the operation, and do not leave the elderly halfway.

Fourth, bedside pagers, urinals and other commonly used items should be placed within reach of the elderly to facilitate the elderly to seek help and use.

Fifth, make more inspections, take the initiative to inquire about the relevant needs of the elderly and help solve them, and stop them in time if they find dangerous or inappropriate behaviors that cause falls.

Sixth, regularly inspect the protective equipment for the elderly (wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, toilet chairs, bed rails) and room facilities and equipment functions (toilets, chairs, tables, bidet chairs and handrails, etc.), and repair them in time if there is any abnormality.

First, wear non-slip shoes.

Second, avoid water on the ground in the home to prevent falls.

Third, under the care of family members, the balance of the elderly should be properly exercised, the flexibility of muscles should be increased, and the elderly should be prevented from falling.

Fourth, oral active vitamin D3 can increase muscle flexibility and reduce the probability of falls.

Fifth, appropriate calcium supplementation and more sun exposure to prevent osteoporosis.

Finally, if the elderly have falls, they should seek medical attention in time to check whether there is a fracture.

Ways to prevent falls in the elderly: 1. We should maintain enough light in our living environment, and try to keep the night light when sleeping at night, so that it is easier to get up at night. 2. If there is a guardrail next to the bed, try to pull it up when you rest and put it down when you get up.

Never climb over it. 3. Do not pile up sundries in places with frequent activities, and try to put items in the cabinet to keep the aisle unblocked. 4. Our daily necessities should be placed neatly, and daily necessities should be placed in a place that is easy to reach.

5. The ground should be kept clean, and water stains should be removed in time. 6. Wear appropriate clothing and pants, not too long to avoid tripping. 7. Wear non-slip shoes during activities.

Eighth, when you feel dizzy, or take medications such as diuretic, pain relief, blood pressure lowering, sleep well, blood sugar lowering, etc., you should get up slowly after getting up. You should sit on the edge of the bed for two to three minutes without feeling dizzy and then get up with the help of your family. Ninth, try to be accompanied by family members.

When you need help and an escort is not available, you can call a paramedic with a pager.