My Neighbor fell down the steps today
By Jellybelly
@CookieMonster46 (13447)
United States
April 23, 2018 5:55pm CST
I was outside walking my dog, came back and saw the neighbor on the ground, Asked was she alright, I thought she was trimming the bush, she does that sometimes on the ground.
She says she fell, I had to go get two people to help me lift her, I just couldn't do it, My right hand has issues, so we got her up and she went in.
I am thinking of telling her daughter who doesn't live with her, because this is not the first time she fell.
Then we were outside searching for her glasses, they flew off her face.
Last time she fell of the stairs, she fell hit a brick and busted her lip. She is 74 years old.
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16 responses
@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
23 Apr 18
I feel bad doing so, but I will, just waiting for her to come over .
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
26 Apr 18
@DianneN I told the daughter, she came by and her mom was at the store, she walks to the store, all different times. The daughter was upset, she told her not to be walking around, not safe, she come by every other day, to take her out, but the mom doesn't listen.
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
24 Apr 18
@CookieMonster46 Don't feel badly. You will be doing her mother a wonderful thing and perhaps save her from more stress.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
24 Apr 18
I think her daughter should know about that.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
26 Apr 18
she knows now, I really had to see her fall and no one around.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Apr 18
They should get life Alert for her so when she falls they are notified. What if she fell and she was laying there for hours before someone saw her. Glad you were out and got help to get her back inside.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
28 Apr 18
@CookieMonster46 And that's all you can do. But If i was her daughter I would be worried, especially in the winter time.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
28 Apr 18
@Blondie2222 I know, there is not much I can do.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
27 Apr 18
Her daughter seems to think she is going to be fine, so I guess I can't worry too much, but will keep an eye on her when outside.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
24 Apr 18
Hope your neighbor is fine after falling.
Best to tell her daughter so the daughter is aware.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
26 Apr 18
yes, she seems to be fine,as she was out and about today. Told her daughter too so she knows, and will keep an eye on her.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
23 Apr 18
Oh, my word! Yes, definitely tell her daughter. That could have been even worse.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
26 Apr 18
I told her for what ever good it will do . This woman had an aneurysm before, , and seems to fall a lot.
@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
23 Apr 18
she lives alone, so just want someone in her family to be aware she has fallen again.
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@GardenGerty (157903)
• United States
13 May 18
Yes, her daughter needs to know. It is good that there are caring, helpful people like you who will assist her when she falls, but she could be having "mini strokes"
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
13 May 18
I haven't really seen any family come around here much. I did get to tell the daughter, she seemed concerned. I do look out for her when she goes out walking. Still someone should be looking in , checking on her.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Apr 18
Balance is often an issue with the elderly and her daughter does need to know that she is falling.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
26 Apr 18
I did tell the daughter, and I hope she keeps an eye on her.
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@LadyDuck (460403)
• Switzerland
26 Apr 18
@CookieMonster46 It's better, at this age she could easily break a bone.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
26 Apr 18
she does need someone with her, , and I did get to tell the daughter, today was another incident with the mother, so really questioning if she should be alone.
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@just4him (308693)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Apr 18
@CookieMonster46 It doesn't sound like she should be.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
24 Apr 18
that to me, is an age that if she's falling often, i'd let someone know. I hope she doesn't fall anymore though,
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
26 Apr 18
I told the daughter, they need to watch her because she has had a brain anerurysm before.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
27 Apr 18
@Courtlynn For what ever good it will do, at least she knows and is aware.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
27 Apr 18
@CookieMonster46 im glad you told her.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
27 Apr 18
@Hannihar Did you break anything during that fall?
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@Hannihar (129674)
• Israel
26 Apr 18
@CookieMonster46
That is horrible I fell down the stairs once inside our building because they were wet and the other time someone squirted cucumber juice on the stairs and left some in the corner below. It is very painful. I am glad the person is better.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
27 Apr 18
I did talk to her, I hope they come around more often for her.
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@nela13 (55818)
• Portugal
27 Apr 18
@CookieMonster46 her daughter should do that.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
26 Apr 18
they won't hire someone, and she had the grand daughter living there, but she moved out to get married. That has been some time ago, but she does need help.
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@Anne88 (323)
• Canlubang, Philippines
26 Apr 18
@CookieMonster46 If only I was living near her, I would volunteer to do errands for her.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
24 Apr 18
i would let her know because i would appreciate the same if i or a family member is in the same situation.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
26 Apr 18
I feel a little guilty telling the daughter, but had to be done.
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@JESSY3236 (19057)
• United States
24 Apr 18
her daughter needs to know. Falls can be dangerous for any age.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
26 Apr 18
I finally was able to see the daughter, and let her know. She really needs someone living with her to keep an eye on here.
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