Nursing in the Acute Aged Care sector, many people came in after a fall. Most told me they fell because they were “just going to—-”. People who had practices getting up off the floor were able to move and call for help. Some however, lay on the floor because they did not know what to do.

GETTING UP OFF THE FLOOR

FALLING HAPPENS QUICKLY AND UNEXPECTANTLY

There are many benefits to practicing getting off the floor. In a state of high anxiety, and often pain, all senses need to be used:- cognition proprioception: & physical movements need to be co-ordinated.

I have detailed why, how to and the benefits of being able to get off the floor in this months blog.