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What To Do When…

Fast, simple steps for common scenarios. This is not emergency medical guidance—use judgment and get help when needed.

• What to do after a fallRecommended firstImmediate steps + what to document for the doctor.
• Wandering / missing person stepsRecommended firstA simple plan you can follow under stress.
• Medication mix-ups What to do when doses are missed or duplicated.
• Agitation and confusion De-escalation basics and safety-first steps.
• Hospital discharge day Questions to ask and what to verify before leaving.
• They won’t get out of bed / sudden weakness Action-first steps: what to do now, what to check, and what not to do.
• Sudden confusion (UTI is one possible cause) Action-first steps: what to do now, what to check, and what not to do.
• They won’t eat or drink Action-first steps: what to do now, what to check, and what not to do.
• Aggression or unsafe behavior Action-first steps: what to do now, what to check, and what not to do.
• Chest pain or stroke warning signs (call 911) Action-first steps: what to do now, what to check, and what not to do.
• Diabetes issue: missed dose or low/high blood sugar Action-first steps: what to do now, what to check, and what not to do.