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No, you won't be able to force a resistant adult unless you are her active PoA or legal guardian. Even then it would be tricky.
If she has all/most of her mind then leave her alone and if the pain doesn't go away she will eventually need to problem solve it, except you should not be the "solver" unless she becomes reasonable and is willing to go get it imaged. If she won't accept a logical solution then she gets to live with her pain. If she falls again do not pick her up -- call 911 for a lift assist and they may be able to convince her to go the ER.
Can your mother walk? Have you examined the leg? Can she move it in all directions. If you are uncertain then call the ambulance so she can be xrayed; she will likely return home right away. If you are certain there appear no mobility problems, then don't call. In extended care facility the question is whether the head takes a hit or not. You cannot risk a brain bleed. Keep an eye on the leg and watch for any problems.
Is mom cognizant? If she does not have diagnosed dementia she can make her own decisions. Are you POA and have you made other decisions for her? If so this might be a time when you make the decision for her. If this is going to effect how you care for her if you are her caregiver you can stress the fact that if she is injured it will make things more difficult. All that said if she is having a LOT of pain, if there is any swelling, if there is any redness, tenderness I would just call 911. Do not take her yourself, ;she will probably be seen faster if she is brought in. If it is just mild discomfort you could try a "Walk in Urgent Care" but if they do an X-ray they may tell you that she needs to go to the ER. (depending on her insurance some the co-pay is much higher if you go to the ER first)
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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You could ice her lower back
If she has all/most of her mind then leave her alone and if the pain doesn't go away she will eventually need to problem solve it, except you should not be the "solver" unless she becomes reasonable and is willing to go get it imaged. If she won't accept a logical solution then she gets to live with her pain. If she falls again do not pick her up -- call 911 for a lift assist and they may be able to convince her to go the ER.
Have you examined the leg? Can she move it in all directions.
If you are uncertain then call the ambulance so she can be xrayed; she will likely return home right away.
If you are certain there appear no mobility problems, then don't call.
In extended care facility the question is whether the head takes a hit or not. You cannot risk a brain bleed.
Keep an eye on the leg and watch for any problems.
If she does not have diagnosed dementia she can make her own decisions.
Are you POA and have you made other decisions for her? If so this might be a time when you make the decision for her.
If this is going to effect how you care for her if you are her caregiver you can stress the fact that if she is injured it will make things more difficult.
All that said if she is having a LOT of pain, if there is any swelling, if there is any redness, tenderness I would just call 911. Do not take her yourself, ;she will probably be seen faster if she is brought in.
If it is just mild discomfort you could try a "Walk in Urgent Care" but if they do an X-ray they may tell you that she needs to go to the ER. (depending on her insurance some the co-pay is much higher if you go to the ER first)