Apart from a client who passes away, falling is possibly one of the most stressful situations we can be in. One minute all is going well, and literally within seconds your client may have overbalanced and fallen.

Even in a house where there are absolutely no obstacles or obvious dangers, accidents still happen, and falls can take place.

If your client has simply slipped and landed on the floor, has not knocked their head, or received any injuries, is not bleeding, and can communicate all this to you, then there are some ways to help them upright again.

Remember that you should never try to lift your client yourself, this is a great way to hurt your own back. If you simply cannot talk them through getting up, you should call for help right away.

 

How to help a client up

1. Bring a steady, low chair, table, or stool to within reach. Have this next to your client rather than in front of them.
2. Ask your client to turn around and position themselves on all fours. Use a cushion under knees as more older people may not be able to kneel on the floor without padding.
3. Once on the knees, ask your client to place their hands on the chair or table so that they are on only the knees.
4. Ask your client to place one foot on the floor and then the other. At this point you may be able to place your foot behind the chair to stop it moving away.
5. Once your client has lifted themselves up and are bent over the chair or table, ask them to straighten up and be sure to remove the cushion so they do not trip on it.
6. Once upright your client can now turn around and sit on the chair or use a walking aid to get to their normal chair.

 

Do not attempt to lift your client yourself and make sure that if they have bumped their head, you call for assistance so that they are checked out. Never assume all is well if they have had a knock on the head.

 

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