One of my patient who is 78 yr old, was leading a normal life, except the age related weakness. He went for a picnic along with his friends and fell down while going down the stairs. He developed fracture of the shoulder and hip joint.
He was brought to Mumbai in the ambulance and was hospitalized and operated and resting at home.
However, he developed complications like pneumonia, bed sores and died within 15 days.
This is what happens to many elderly people.
They are more prone to fall and likely to have a fracture.
They should take care and family members can help them.by ensuring the following:
- Check their vitamin B12 levels .If it is low, they could have balancing problems while walking. Injections of B12 will help them
- They need to go to the bathroom in the middle of night,They are not fully awake at that moment and should take care at that time
- Keep the bathroom dry day and night.
- Fix a rod to the wall of the bathroom.
These simple measures will help the elderly to prevent a fall and live with comfort
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