Top Reasons Elderly Adults Fall Out of Their Bed

Unfortunately, many elderly adults will get injured after they fall out of their beds. They might get a broken hip, fracture their arm, or experience a range of other injuries. As people get older, their body can’t sustain even some of the smallest falls. This is because the body is more fragile the older someone gets. If you are helping to care for your elderly loved one, you may want some tips on how you can help prevent them from falling out of their bed.  

First, it is important to know there are various reasons why an elderly adult might fall out of their bed. By knowing more about these reasons, you can help to prevent them from falling out of their bed.  

Physical Issues  

Your elderly loved one could be experiencing some physical issues that could cause them to fall out of their bed. For instance, if your elderly loved one has recently had surgery, a stroke, or if they experience chronic pain, these could all increase their risk of falling out of their bed. Even incontinence could increase your elderly loved one’s risk of falling out of their bed. This is because your elderly loved one needs to get up more often to use the bathroom. In addition, if your elderly loved one’s eyesight is deteriorating, they might misjudge where they need to step when getting out of bed. This could cause them to fall. If your elderly loved one does have physical issues that might increase their risk of falling out of their bed, you might want to hire elder care providers to keep an eye on them.  

Not Sleeping Well 

If your elderly loved one doesn’t get great sleep, this could increase their risk of falling out of their bed. For instance, if your elderly loved one has dreams that they are jumping or falling, they may roll off their bed and end up on their floor. If this is the case, you can put up bed railings to help prevent your elderly loved one from falling out of their bed.  

Medications 

There are many medications that can alter one’s brain chemistry, cause odd dreams, and affects one’s quality of sleep. When any of these things happen, it can increase someone’s risk of falling out of their bed. You might want to check with your elderly loved one’s doctor about possible medication changes.  

Space Issues 

If your elderly loved one recently got a new bed or bedding, this can feel different for a while. This can cause your elderly loved one to have a higher risk of falling out of their bed. 

If you are concerned that your elderly loved one is going to fall off or out of their bed, you can always hire elder care providers to keep an eye on them. You can also talk to their doctor to see if there are any medication changes that can be made.  

If you or an aging loved-one is considering Elder Care in St. Charles, MO please contact the caring staff at Autumn Home Care, LLC today at 636-448-9347. 

Sources 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2653/

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Kimberly Burdo

Owner at Autumn Home Care, LLC

Autumn Home Care is a locally owned and operated in-home elder care provider, dedicated to helping clients remain in the homes they love for as long as they can. We are a non-medical home care company, staffed by warm and compassionate professionals, experienced in taking care of seniors in various stages of health. We handle a wide range of services, such as help with shopping, housekeeping, attending doctor’s appointments, and preparing meals. We also provide clients with limited mobility or more intensive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia that need a higher level of personal care. Call our team if you need help with a loved one's care.

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