My elder gets up out of her bedroom from time to time. She doesn't have any dementia, but she ha a high fall risk. Even with her scooter or walker she worries me so much that she might fall and be disabled.
The last time she fell was a month ago, in her bathroom. She had a huge gash on her forehead as a result.
Why does she always do that from time to time, even when she is not hungry or not going to the bedroom? I'm going nuts over this and I don't know what to do. Help!
The best course of action is for you to do everything you can to get rid of clutter and make her apartment as fall-free as possible (does she live with you?)
In the bathroom, install non-skid mats and grab bars to the walls. You can also get a shower bench to make it easier for her to get in and out of the shower without falling.