Have you ever offered an arm to someone who has difficulty walking?

Yes, I have done it so many times I have lost count. I still do it even though I am 70 years old. I like to think I am helping them although on some occasions they refused help. I wonder if it was because they thought I was trying to mug them or something. I remember that it was one of things we were instructed to do when I was a Girl Scout and I never got out of the habit.

Yes .. I do .. even though I walk using two sticks myself ... it's surprising how many folks who need walking sticks won't use them because of pride ... I need two sticks when I am on unfamiliar ground .. but can manage with one if needs be .. so when I have seen older folks struggling I've offered them one of my walking sticks .. then by linking arms we get to where we are going safely ... sounds a bit daft I know ...

My son, 13, is better at it than I am. He spots them so easy and hops out of the car to go help. I think it comes from having to help with his brother with CP. I do help if I notice them, but it is like when we pull up, he has already spotted at least one person to help.

I probably have. I have also gotten carts for same said people. The most touching thing I can think of was at a local rest stop with fast food restaurant. An elderly couple had come, and eaten. They were both debilitated, but the woman was in a wheel chair. The man took her to the car, and was trying to transfer her into it, and nearly dropped her.My hubby went right out, and assisted them. I just hope someone would be at home to help as well. I felt like I was looking at possibly the last "date" this couple would have on their own.

yes i do. i try to help anyone that looks like they need help. not only with walking but many others. like the older people who try to get those 50pd. bag of dog food off the shelf. i will hurry over and help them, and insist they get someone to help them get it into their car. they always say they dont need help, but you can always see the greatfullness in their eyes.

I believe that common kindness and courtesy is a fleeting element of our society and I am glad to see that you are embracing kindness and courtesy. I often assist elderly people that I see in parking lots or the grocery store and, even if they aren't appreciative or are caight off guard, it's the right thing to do. After all, we could all use a helping hand at one time or another and I truly believe that even these types of small acts of kindness will be passed on from person to person and make the world a better place.

You are such a kind person. To be honest, I've never offered a complete stranger my arm just because I would fear scaring them...with the way things are today I would imagine that it would be hard for people to trust each other.....offering them a cart is a really good idea though! I offer my grandpa my arm when he's walking and he always seems so appreciative of that.

u r doing a great job.this type of humanatarian act will give u fame,peace in mind,a lot of helping hand .but remember u must not go to take credit from this.it is god himself who is working through u.again u r not helping disabled persons ,u r helping god who is also within them.ur observations r good about this persons.

I will always ask if I can help first and I would be specific about the kind of help I could offer. "May I help you with that bag" or "Would you like to take my arm". Then they have the chance to refuse gracefully. Not a few people (and I can be one) feel it demeaning to be helped and some are not unreasonably wary of taking help from strangers, especially in or around stores. Then there are people who are glad of a little help but are too proud to ask: Grandma was in her yard doing some yard work when she saw a police car drive up with Grandpa in it. The polite police officer explained that this elderly gentleman was in the park and said that he couldn't find his way home. "Oh, John," exclaimed Grandma, "You've been going to that park over 20-years! How could you get lost?" Leaning closer to Grandma so that the police officer couldn't hear, Grandpa whispered, "I wasn't lost. I was just too tired to walk home." (http://cleanjokesonline.com)

yes, i have offered help to those who have difficulty walking. from where i come from, there are a lot of blind people and people who cant walk independently, and they have to cross several high traffic roads to where they are going (especially near the city hall where there are free check ups for the less fortunate). and it really boils my blood to see a lot of people just pass them by without offering help. im glad my parents taught me to always help those in need. helping a blind old man cross a six-lane road is much more satisfying and elating than i've ever expected. and i always feel the warm satisfaction whenever i help them. i hope this thread inspires more of us to help those who need help.

yes i did a couple of times. i help them crossing roads etc. please help them . they need help. they might not ask for help but look into their eyes...you will find something .....you will see them asking for some help from us......

yes my freind i gave him hand in school

I helped a lot of people when I was living in Florida. Since I have moved to California though I feel like it is a wasted effort. I hate to say this but even when you make an honest effort to be kind to someone they treat you like you have three heads and bad breath. I just do not understand it. Is there something I am doing wrong in trying to help or is this a thing that can only be done else where?

I do it everyday. In my house my grand pa lives with us. he is really really week. so to take him somewhere, me and my bother carry him, seat him on the wheelchair and then take him near the car, again carry him and seat him in the car... and this is really regular cause we have to take him for regular checkups and tests to the hospital..

what are you saying? please be descriptive. i cant understand your topic. CHEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have come across in this kind of situations so many times in my past and i always offered my arm first. I can not ignore and bypass people who are really helpless.

ya u r absoutly right, todays generation should should have respect that they should help elder people whenever they r in need.........

I have done this many times. And i feel really good after helping them.

yup i have helped people many times because it always makes u feel good.once i had gone out wid one of my distant relative(uncle) for a morning walk,he had that parkinson problem but then also never used a stick neither did he like anyone helping him.he used to get tired after walking for a few minutes only but he denied to hold me while walking so after few minutes i pretended that i was just stumbling on stones and needed his help to stop me from falling down.he gladly held my hand.and after coming home he told me dat he knew from the very beginning that i was telling a lie about the stumbling thing.he gave chocolates for that. i was only 10 then. and i always like helping others.

ya U shuld do .. thats the basic manners which ur parents have taught u right..?? Yep i have also given my arm to my elders who have a prob in walking..!! In my opinion everyone shuld have that habbit.. The person who u r helping will surely bless u ..!!