Helper criticised after elderly woman falls from wheelchair on bus, Singaporeans urge netizen not to point fingers
SINGAPORE: A netizen has criticised a domestic helper after allegedly witnessing an elderly woman in her care fall from her wheelchair on a bus. In a post to the Complaint Singapore (Anonymous) Facebook group on Tuesday (Sept 29), the netizen claimed that the elderly woman’s wheelchair had supposedly been positioned incorrectly, causing the woman to fall headfirst onto the bus floor. “This helper…
A Singaporean netizen has come under fire after alleging that a domestic helper negligently caused an elderly woman to fall from her wheelchair on a bus, sparking a heated debate on the Complaint Singapore (Anonymous) Facebook group. The netizen posted a complaint on September 29, claiming that the helper had improperly positioned the wheelchair, resulting in the woman's head hitting the floor of the bus.
The post detailed that the incident occurred on bus 991 traveling towards Choa Chu Kang Interchange, and the pair disembarked around Bukit Gombak around 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Rather than accepting sole responsibility, many users urged the poster to acknowledge the challenges involved in caring for an elderly individual. One commenter stated that helpers were merely there to assist and not replace family members, emphasizing the need for another family member to be present when a helper is present. Another user criticized the poster for judging the helper without fully understanding the situation, warning that one day they may find themselves in the same predicament.
Several other commenters pointed out that multiple factors could have contributed to the fall. One user suggested that both the helper and bus driver should exercise caution, mentioning instances where drivers frequently apply the brakes, causing the wheelchair to become unbalanced. Some users also noted that elderly individuals could be stubborn and refuse to cooperate with safety measures such as wearing seatbelts or using walking sticks.
A few commenters even suggested that the woman's attire and hairstyle implied that she was more focused on leisure activities rather than her caregiving duties.
Despite the criticism, some users defended the original poster, acknowledging the woman's well-being and encouraging her family to seek medical attention if necessary. Others noted that the woman's attire and hair color suggested that she may have been off-duty rather than actively performing her caregiving responsibilities.
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