How To Get Up By Yourself After A Fall

How To Get Up By Yourself After A Fall

If you have a fall:

• Lie still a minute.
• Stay calm.
• Check yourself for injuries.
• If you feel any discomfort or are unable to get up, call for help. 
• Call out for help if you think you can be heard.
• If you have an emergency call device or telephone at hand, use it.
• If you don’t, try to slide yourself towards a telephone or a place where you will be heard.
• Make noise with your cane or another object to attract attention.
• Wait for help in the most comfortable position for you.
• If you can, place a pillow under your head and cover yourself with a piece of clothing or a blanket to stay warm.
• Try to move your joints to ease circulation and prevent stiffness.

If you are not hurt, you may be able to get up on your own. Learn the 6 Steps to Get Up After a Fall.

1. Roll onto your side, and then push up onto your elbows.
2. Use your arms to push yourself onto your hands and knees.
3. Crawl towards a very stable piece of furniture (a sturdy chair or bed) and hold onto it for support.
4. Slide or raise the foot of your stronger leg forward so it’s flat on the floor.
5. Lean forward and push up using your arms and front leg, slowly rising to a standing position.
6. Turn around and sit down. Sit for a minute or two and catch your breath.

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