Thank you posters.

I was in the minority with my opinion which was Very much a yes to calling an ambulance for the elderly.

As I have a the same opinion posted here from others I feel the same.

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@upthecreekyetagain wrote:

I guess a lot depends on what you mean by elderly - is 70 elderly?

 

If someone falls but can get up on their own or with minimal assistance then I would say it is up to them whether or not they want medical attention and if so how to go about getting that help.

 

On the other hand if someone falls and can't regain their feet then I would call for assistance, irrespective of their age. 

 

Not sure that age in itself plays a part on when to call an ambulance.

 

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I personally call anyone over the age of 70 elderly, but hoping I am not offending anyone as I know that even older persons can be as fit as fiddle.

I was always taught, and especially by my father who was St Johns ambulance trained that you don't take risks with the elderly or babies and calling an ambulance is being better safe than sorry.

In the case of the elderly the reason for it was that there could  very well  be health problems not apparent at the time of the fall that moving the person could cause more injury etc.

I put my point of view on this other platform and found that there were hardly anyone in agreement with me. I don't believe I could take a risk with any elderly persons health and safety and even it I thought my judgement to be correct, as there maybe circumstances I might not be aware of I would always err on the side of caution.

Of course even with other members of the public if doubt makes me feel an ambulance was needed then I'd call for one.

Thank you all as I do feel even if there is not a specific right and wrong I am sure  my opinion is good.