Mom Fell. Or Something's Suddenly Wrong. Here's What to Do.

First: if there's injury or acute illness, call 911 or her physician — now. Then call us, because the fall is rarely the whole story. It's the announcement. A registered nurse can assess the home and the situation within a day: what caused it, what prevents the next one, and what support restores safety without stealing independence. One fall is a warning families get exactly once.