i saw an old woman fall today...?

Yes, I've had a bad experience that was worse than this. I was stopped at a red light at a big intersection. I was waiting to make a right turn so I'd pulled out into the pedestrian walk a little to see oncoming traffic. There was a small boy on the far side of the intersection waiting to cross the street. When the walk sign went on he began to cross. A couple of jerks in a jeep came barreling down to the intersection, turned right and hit the boy. He went flying and landed crumpled in the street. People came out to look but no one went to the boy to check him over. Since I'd had multiple first aid classes, I turned off my car and went over to him. I'd never had to use my first aid training for anything this bad before. He wasn't responsive, wasn't breathing and had no pulse. I began CPR just as I heard the first sirens. In a couple of minutes the paramedics took over. I was haunted by the picture of that poor boy lying in the street. I imagined his mom waiting for him at home. By evening when I couldn't stand wondering what had happened to him, I called the police station and asked about him. He had died. I cried for him and his family but at least I knew and it helped me reach closure. If you're still wondering about the women, find out where the group was from and call them or call the paramedics or whoever came to her aid and ask. It'll help bring closure for you.

btw, the elderly often have balance problems due to inner ear deterioration or to the medication they're taking. They can sometimes have transient (temporary) ischemic attacks in which the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off. There are many reasons why the woman might have fallen over. If she was breathing, etc., I'm guessing she's OK.

There was nothing you could do. Most of us aren't expecting these kinds of things so when they happen we just stand there staring...and then feel just like you're feeling: like we should've done something. Our reaction shows that we were raised right, that we were raised to care and that's a very good thing.

Hi Jill

The lady wouldn't have felt a thing as she was unconscious. You are feeling her pain that she was unaware of.

I'm an old lady and was walking my dog round the field. The sun was shining, the birds were singing everything felt perfect - then I tripped over a concealed post. I wasn't unconscious and felt an absolute idiot. I lay in the grass anxious to ensure no-one had see me fall. Then I noticed my throbbing and swelling wrist. This was of second consideration to my embarrassment

The lady you saw fall was with others who cared for her. You had an adrenaline buzz but froze as you didn't know what to do. Why don't you take up first aid classes? The training is really interesting and even if you never have to use this training you can watch others in their care and appreciate their skills.

I hope this helps. Good luck and best wishes.

I'm sorry you witnessed that- it is very disturbing and scary. A year or so before my mom died, she had been in intensive care and then regular care for heart/lung problems. About a week after she got out of the hospital we went out to lunch. After we finished eating, I went to get the car so I could pick her up in front of the restaurant. As I was pulling up, I was watching her come out the door of the restaurant and across the sidewalk. When she went to step down from the curb, she fell over backwards and I remember the back of her head hitting the sidewalk so hard it bounced up. I don't think I even stopped the car- I just jumped out and ran to her. A bunch of the people who were waiting out front to be seated ran to help her also. She was fine- just embarrassed and a little shaken, but I drove her straight to the emergency room anyway. Thank God she was OK, but I wouldn't go back home (I lived about two hours away from her, and my dad is dead), until we got a private nurse to be with her. I was scared to death. It really is an awful thing to see.

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Don't be so hard on yourself. The old lady would probably love to know that you are so worried about her because a lot of people (not me, there are just some really immature people out there) would laugh at her. Your sweet and theres nothing you couldve done, you didnt know she was going to fall.

Thats horrible i hope she is ok. I had a similar experince.Last week i had to go to the docotors office to get a flu shot and as i was walking out i saw and old lady stting on the stairs all blody and bruised there was blood everywhere so lady who was walking by stopped before i saw and was helping her. the poor old lady must have been atleast 80 years old. luckey it was at a docotors office. I really hope she is okay.

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I hope the lady is fine too, it's ok that yo weren't there you had no clue that she was going to fall, but it is nice to know that there are people like you who are thoughtful and caring. God Bless.

Hope this helped!

Mohit

Well things happen you can't fix everything the hosipitial is taking care of her now. My mom would always give me this advise and i think it is awesome. Just try to get your mind off of it it will all be ok. :)

Lmfao

yes my mom has done that several times and i wasn't right there its very upsetting. its something that happens in life and there is nothing one can do but pray for their recovery. i am sorry.