Grandma sometimes has issues getting up from her recliner and from her bed. She often pulls on her walker in an effort to get up, which is unsafe. Thankfully, she does realize that the walker can't hold her weight when she pulls on it like that. Is there another type of walker she could use that could hold her weight so she can use it to get up?
I'm looking into things for the recliner and bed that can help her, but I want to explore all the options first. I don't want to confuse her by trying too many different things.
To get up from a sitting position, lean forward, "Nose over your toes" and push up.
"Pulling" was not working.
A Christmas miracle.
I have been scratching my head, watching my mother struggle to get up.. and she did this, and has now been remembering to do it for three days.
Magic.
Good luck!
Because, as you noted, using the walker for this purpose is not a good plan.
Since PT, she will not get up unless she has to poop. She will not get up to pee, she will not get out of her recliner to go to bed, and 90% of the time she will not get out of bed in the morning. I have to make her do these things. I don't understand it. She was fine before PT and then they said to stop because she actually started declining for no obvious reasons.
Mejjy, does your grandmother's recliner not also have a "riser" feature? Have a look at the control panel on it, and see if there isn't a button that will boost her up.
For the bed, I'd have thought a really well fixed grab rail or post would be the answer - you can see dozens of types online.
And P.S. the medical experts at the hospital, after the fall, lowered Mum's walker. This has helped her get up too.
(But I'm still amazed at "Nose over toes." Voila!)
https://www.agingcare.com/products/tension-mounted-transfer-pole-grab-bar-445149.htm
Medline Bed Assist Bar with Storage Pocket, and Height Adjustable Bed Rail for assistance getting in and out of bed at home
They make recliners that move up and forward to help people stand up or reverse to sit down. The PT who worked with my dad had him scoot his feet under him, lean forward a bit, and push off the arms of the chair (or seat if no arms) to stand up. Seemed to work really well, but he doesn’t always remember to do that.