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Episode 105: Getting Up After a Fall (What to Check Before You Try to Stand)
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In Episode 105, Michelle explains what to assess after a fall before trying to stand. Marilyn’s story shows why dizziness, wrist pain, and a possible head impact call for help. Michelle uses guidance from the National Institute on Aging and CDC to explain when to remain down, what the published floor-rise sequence includes, and why people with a knee replacement should practice their individual strategy under supervision.
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The episode also covers access to a phone or alert device, the helper’s role, and when a fall deserves a broader risk assessment.
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