Falling Risk

is he using a walker? If not, I suggest he start. Depending on his home is set up, he might be safer in assisted living. Although not all assisted living facilities would accept a known fall risk. Early dementia might be too soon for memory care.

I think most facilities would do an evaluation before he would be admitted. Usually if you are talking about a nursing home I would assume you’re considering Medicaid. There is a requirement for Medicaid that the person need a certain level of care. If you called and talked with admissions and gave them the basics on his condition, they might be able to give you a rough idea if he would qualify. I agree it sounds like it’s time for a walker. The big question is will he be willing to use one. If he doesn’t understand the need for a walker or the importance in using it, he may need more care than you expect. Because of my moms anosognosia she thought the idea of a walker was ridiculous. I’ve never heard of the home health evaluation cdgbdr mentioned, but that sounds like a great resource.

talk to his doctor for a home health evaluation, a physical therapy and occupational therapy referrals. See if any medications he’s on cause dizziness. There are medical alert devices that will automatically call for help if he falls. Ask the doctor about that. Even if he had 24/7 care or in assisted living or memory care falls are difficult to prevent. My husband tumbled out of a wheelchair with a caregiver nearby. Nothing she could have done because it happened so fast.