Senior homes refuse to pick up fallen residents, dial 911. 'Why are they calling us?'

[Jedi Guy]

44. For falls that don't involve injuries, there are devices the LTC facilities can purchase.

My Dad's health has declined and he falls fairly frequently, so I was researching options that might help my Mom get him back on his feet since she's not strong enough to lift him herself. There are options out there, from an inflatable device that gets the person to a position as if they were sitting on a chair to another that configures itself into a chair and lifts them with it.

Sadly, those devices are out of reach for many because they're quite expensive, but given the often obscene fees LTC facilities charge, a one-time investment for a device to safely get residents back on their feet seems like a no-brainer.

But of course, why sink $7000 into such a thing when they can just call 911 and pay nothing?