What do you do when a person falls over
Posted by: Eddy1800
23rd Oct 2013 07:27pm
Do you help them or leave them for someone else to helpBe honest
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super88
Yes, I recall helping an elderly lady who collapsed in a carpark while she was putting stuff into her car, by the time I got to her she was partially supporting herself by holding onto the lip of the boot , but clearly about to lose her grip. Anyway she was old and clearly needed assistance.
I might think twice about someone who was already lying in a city street possibly drunk or on drugs and potentially violent.
Some people have a hard time accepting help, so I try not to overstep the line. There are times when I've thought "That person will cope OK without me sticking my nose in."
And other times when I've helped a stranger collect their stuff after dropping their bundle.
To be honest I feel good about myself if I can help someone who is obviously in need,I guess doing the right thing really is it's own reward.
cas
Awful situation. In fact I fell on a street in Adelaide a few years ago. Traffic began to come and no one helped. People just stood and stared! I was in tears! That taught me a lesson. If I should see anyone fall I would definitely go to their aid. No matter who they are or their age.
Leelita
Help. Im a helper and i get upset when someone gets hurt, esp an elderly person.
Leelita
awww nice. i would have done the same.
3lions
Hiya,
Totally agree Leelita,
I will always help, I chased an elderly man only the other day, who had left his ATM card in the machine, as I heard the machine making this noise I went over, and it said do you need more time? or wish to cancel, so when I pressed cancel his card came out.
He had a look of pure shock when I finally caught up to him, as he was on his way to the bank.
He couldn't thank me enough. I got a great feeling from helping him & seeing his face.
I will always help, and ask if someone is upset if they are ok.
That's just me. Good health to all
Cheers,
Lisa
Freedomy
I have always found this situation rather odd. You know yourself when you fall over, you are in pain. People come in to help you, and all they want to do is touch you. Your senses are running at an all time high at this stage. So when people start to want to help and touch it is really about them helping for themselves. I know this sounds harsh but if you really want to help someone who has just had a fall, you don't crowd around them, you ask questions like, what can I do to help you. Not are you all right and rush in and touch, try to lift them, do something that increases their stress level. Most times it is automatic and that is a great thing, but it does not necessarily mean you are not hindering them further.
Think about it, you have just had a fall and are in pain and you have to compensate for those around you who want to help. The injured has to help the uninjured. It is just a bit backwards.
So in answering the question, what do I do when a person falls over, if it is only me - I will go and ask what I can do for them, but as soon as a crowd starts forming around the injured I take off because there are now more than the falling over stress that the injured person has to deal with.
In fact I saw a woman fall over yesterday and I kept on walking because there were so many people wanting to help.
Anonymous
I would personalty help them.. say if an older ladie falls over. Lots of younger people around my age of 15.. would film them and post it on social media. But for sure i would help her up
3lions
Hiya,
I will always help, I chased an elderly man only the other day, who had left his ATM card in the machine, as I heard the machine making this noise I went over, and it said do you need more time? or wish to cancel, so when I pressed cancel his card came out.
He had a look of pure shock when I finally caught up to him, as he was on his way to the bank.
He couldn't thank me enough. I got a great feeling from helping him & seeing his face.
I will always help, and ask if someone is upset if they are ok.
That's just me. Good health to all
Cheers,
Lisa
Ann818
Would ALWAYS try to help someone. People usually try to assist when an accident happens, and it can certainly happen very easily! You should stay with the person until you are sure they are ok to continue on their way, or call for help if they are injured. It could easily happen to you (or me) anytime and I would be very grateful to know someone was being helpful.
3lions
Hiya,
I will always help, I chased an elderly man only the other day, who had left his ATM card in the machine, as I heard the machine making this noise I went over, and it said do you need more time? or wish to cancel, so when I pressed cancel his card came out.
He had a look of pure shock when I finally caught up to him, as he was on his way to the bank.
He couldn't thank me enough. I got a great feeling from helping him & seeing his face.
I will always help, and ask if someone is upset if they are ok.
That's just me. Good health to all
Cheers,
Lisa
Anonymous
Help them up and make sure they're OK
jess312
I guess it is bad not to crowd when someone is hurt. I am usually the one on the floor to be honest and I appreciate it when others are helping me (but not too many otherwise it's very very embarrassing)!
Anonymous
I would help. However, society is muliticultured now therefore, it is safe to ask if that person needs help.
3lions
Hiya,
I will always help, I chased an elderly man only the other day, who had left his ATM card in the machine, as I heard the machine making this noise I went over, and it said do you need more time? or wish to cancel, so when I pressed cancel his card came out.
He had a look of pure shock when I finally caught up to him, as he was on his way to the bank.
He couldn't thank me enough. I got a great feeling from helping him & seeing his face.
I will always help, and ask if someone is upset if they are ok.
That's just me. Good health to all
Cheers,
Lisa
jenisweet
Of course I would help somebody that has fallen over. I would expect somebody to help me if I fell.
joysemite
Help them for sure! Strangers have helped me when I was in a bus accident and I have helped an old lady once when she slipped, fell and broke her arm. I think it's the right thing to do.
PukPuk
Have a habit of picking people up after they have fallen, physically, mentally or fiscally. Not only is it the right thing to do, but sometimes it can be surprising who you unknowingly have helped get back on their feet.
3lions
Hiya,
I will always help, I chased an elderly man only the other day, who had left his ATM card in the machine, as I heard the machine making this noise I went over, and it said do you need more time? or wish to cancel, so when I pressed cancel his card came out.
He had a look of pure shock when I finally caught up to him, as he was on his way to the bank.
He couldn't thank me enough. I got a great feeling from helping him & seeing his face.
I will always help, and ask if someone is upset if they are ok.
That's just me. Good health to all
Cheers,
Lisa
Eddy1800
Me personally would help
3lions
Hiya,
I will always help, I chased an elderly man only the other day, who had left his ATM card in the machine, as I heard the machine making this noise I went over, and it said do you need more time? or wish to cancel, so when I pressed cancel his card came out.
He had a look of pure shock when I finally caught up to him, as he was on his way to the bank.
He couldn't thank me enough. I got a great feeling from helping him & seeing his face.
I will always help, and ask if someone is upset if they are ok.
That's just me. Good health to all
Cheers,
Lisa