This is a really difficult one. Any advice appreciated.
Mum has severe dementia and has been in her care home for about 5 months. She is very unsteady on her feet but insists on getting up to walk around. She's had a series of falls and was taken to hospital earlier this week, needing 5 stitches in her head. This evening, the home called to tell me that she has fallen 5yes five, times today. They don't know what to do other than "keep an eye on her" which clealry hasn't worked so far. I know it must be difficult, we can't expect her to have 1:1 constant care and everyone, including mum's family and the home, is reluctant to restrain her in a wheelchair (they've done this before). This would possibley be even more dangerous - but we depend on the home to keep mum safe, and we feel she is extremely vulnerable.
Anyone out there with similar experience and/or ideas how to manage this very difficlult and potentially dangerous situation?
Nick
Mum has severe dementia and has been in her care home for about 5 months. She is very unsteady on her feet but insists on getting up to walk around. She's had a series of falls and was taken to hospital earlier this week, needing 5 stitches in her head. This evening, the home called to tell me that she has fallen 5yes five, times today. They don't know what to do other than "keep an eye on her" which clealry hasn't worked so far. I know it must be difficult, we can't expect her to have 1:1 constant care and everyone, including mum's family and the home, is reluctant to restrain her in a wheelchair (they've done this before). This would possibley be even more dangerous - but we depend on the home to keep mum safe, and we feel she is extremely vulnerable.
Anyone out there with similar experience and/or ideas how to manage this very difficlult and potentially dangerous situation?
Nick