A conversation about follow-up care can help families plan the next steps after a fall. Getting back into a chair can feel like the end of a frightening experience. However, lift-assist calls in older adults can signal a need for additional support. After a fall that requires help from emergency responders, it is important to consider what follow-up care, and recovery planning should come next. A lift-assist call may begin with a simple request: "Help me, I can't get up." The conversation...

Rising lift-assist calls highlight the importance of fall recovery, prevention and being prepared before a fall happens Falls among older adults aren't only a personal health and safety concern. They're increasingly becoming an issue for families, caregivers, senior-living communities and emergency responders. Recent reporting by The Colorado Springs Gazette highlights just how significant the issue has become in Colorado's Pikes Peak region. According to the Gazette's August 9, 2026 article,...

Having a plan and well-designed tools to assist you recover from a fall helps you react safely and confidently. A fall can happen in an instant. You may lose your balance while getting dressed, trip over an everyday household object, slip while reaching for something, or simply find that your legs don't respond as expected. Once you're on the floor, however, another problem can quickly become apparent: How do you get back up? For many older adults and people with mobility challenges, getting...