After a fall, seniors may face challenges in maintaining their rights to appropriate care. It is crucial to ensure that their dignity is preserved, and their healthcare choices are respected.
When a senior sustains a fall, it can affect both their physical and cognitive abilities. During recovery, it’s important for caregivers and family members to understand and advocate for the senior’s patient rights. This includes ensuring they are treated with dignity, respecting their privacy, and providing them with access to the best possible medical care. Patient rights also involve the right to make decisions about their own healthcare, even when physical or cognitive decline may complicate matters. Family members or appointed healthcare proxies can help ensure that the senior’s rights are upheld, especially in situations where they may be unable to express their wishes due to injury or memory loss.