My gran has extremely bad balance issues. She never should walk alone. We have a bell by her bed which she is supposed to ring but very occassionaly she manages to get up alone. This is very dangerous and we have to watch her sleep so that she doesn’t get up alone.
This is only a daytime issue.
i would be grateful if anyone had suggestions .
There is always someone around, so it could be a device that alerts us or something to keep her safe in bed.
As always your help/suggestions are greatly appreciated
Bed pressure alarm - this is a mat that goes under the mattress and tells you when she's got off it.
Floor pressure mat alarm - this goes beside the bed and tells you if she stands (or puts weight) on it.
If you Google "bed pressure alarms" you'll see a range of products.
I had my son install the Nest Camera and it is awesome and was easy to install.
If you kept her walker away from the bed, would she try to walk without it?
I had to keep my Dad's walker and wheelchair a distance away so he wouldn't try getting out of his bed or recliner.
Maybe mom doesn't like staying in her bed all day.
My Dad loved the idea of relaxing in the Den and watching TV, ect I'm a new Electric Recliner and just going to bed in the evenings.
It's a very hard stage that only seems end when they lose confidence or ability.
((Hugs to you))
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