Safety & Mobility
Fall Prevention: A Room-by-Room Home Safety Guide
A single fall can change everything. Walk through the home room by room with this checklist to remove the most common hazards.
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Red Flag Guide
When to Call the Doctor vs. 911: A Caregiver’s Decision Guide
Caregiver Essentials
One of the hardest parts of caregiving is deciding, in the moment, how serious a situation is. Acting too late can be dangerous; rushing to the ER for every concern is exhausting and often unnecessary. This guide helps you respond with confidence.
Call 911 immediately for
- Chest pain or pressure, or trouble breathing
- Sudden weakness, drooping face, slurred speech, or confusion (signs of stroke)
- A fall with possible head injury, severe pain, or inability to move
- Uncontrolled bleeding, a seizure, or loss of consciousness
- Sudden, severe confusion or unresponsiveness
Call the provider the same day for
- A new fever, cough, or signs of infection
- New or worsening confusion that is not an emergency
- A medication reaction or a fall without obvious injury
- Worsening of a known chronic condition
- Reduced eating, drinking, or urine output
Keep an up-to-date sheet by the phone: the provider’s number, a current medication list, allergies, and key medical history. In an emergency, that single page saves precious time.
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