Forgetting she can't walk. Falling.
What more can I do? My mom broke her femur on Christmas. She has been a bit behind the curve with rehab, and has had a painful start. Problem is, she has fallen 6 times since her discharge. Three times today. She forgets she's not able to get up un assisted, and down she goes. I plastered her room with signs that say
"NAME," STOP!
you are a
FALL RISK !
DO NOT GET UP WITHOUT HELP
(you broke your leg)
She was so mobile before this, that she just isn't used to needing help. I know she sundowns, so naturally, even the visual cues are not going to be as effective during those hours. But ...any suggestions? Yes, she has bed & chair alarms, but those are only effective for getting help after the fact.
Posted Jan 14, 2026, 3:18 AM UTC
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