A fall is one of the most common triggers for a care decision. Here's how to respond in the days that follow.
Immediate steps
Get a medical evaluation even if he seems fine — falls can mask serious injury and often signal an underlying issue. Ask about a referral to physical therapy or short-term rehab.
If he's hospitalized, the discharge planner will recommend a care level; you don't have to accept the first facility offered.
Prevent the next one
After a fall, many families add in-home care or move to assisted living for safety and supervision. A free advisor can help you arrange short-term rehab and plan what comes after.
How Tampa Senior Advisor can help
We're a free, local senior-care advisory service for Tampa Bay families. We don't charge you — communities pay us a referral fee only if you choose to move in. If any of this feels overwhelming, tell us what's going on and we'll point you to the right next step, whether or not it involves a paid placement.