I'm an EMT in the US and just discovered this blog. This statement, "Essentially, this 'little tumble' would almost certainly be the cause of her death" rings so true to me. Unfortunately, it will probably also cost her the luxury of dying at home. Seems once some of the elderly are entered into rehab centers for physical therapy following the event, they often get discouraged which then affects their rehabilitation. Sad but I've seen it happen more than once.