What can I do?
Tell the nurse or doctor looking after you if you have
fallen in the last year, are worried about falling, or have
a history of falls.
Use your call bell if you need help to move, in
particular, if you need help going to the toilet.
Make sure glasses are clean and used as prescribed.
Ask for help if you are having trouble seeing.
Use your usual walking aid, keep it close by and check
for wear and tear on the rubber feet. Never lean on
hospital furniture as it's often on wheels.
When getting up:
> sit upright for a few moments on the edge of your
bed before standing
> get up slowly and making sure you feel steady before
walking.
Do some simple leg exercises before getting up from
your bed or chair:
> point your toes and release a few times
> tighten the muscles in your calves and then release
them
> move your legs up and down if you can, to get the
circulation going.
Preventing Falls - What can I do?