Elderly woman with dementia found unresponsive at home, Ames IA
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders assisted an elderly woman with dementia who was found at home near Hamilton Drive not eating, not leaving bed for several days, and missing medications. She complained of chronic back pain. Medical aid was provided and she was transported to a hospital.
Audio|Source: City of Ames Fire and EMS
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Medical Assist, Rescue 3, near Hamilton Drive, Cross Street, Green Hills Drive, F-T-A-C-2, Medical Assist, near Hamilton Drive, F-T-A-C-2.
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F-T-A-C-2.
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Hey, M-T-E-3
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Go ahead.
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In route, Greenhills.
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Ames, Rescue 3.
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Rescue 3. Rescue 3.
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Rescue 3 en route, greenhouse.
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Happy Rescue 3 and 723 staff advised to go on through the garage.
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This is going to be a townhome for independent living.
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86-year-old female, she does have dementia.
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Her husband said she’s not eating.
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Won’t get out of bed for the last few days.
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She also hasn’t taken her medications for the last two weeks.
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Only complaint is back pain, which is chronic and constant,
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which is why she thinks she would want to get out of bed.
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723 copies
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Ames, Rescue 3.
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Rescue 3.
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Rescue 3 on scene near Hamilton,
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moving to Type 2.
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17.
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Ames, Edge 1.
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Andrew 1.
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Release like Greeley, we’re complete available.
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Copy at 1120.
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Ames 721.
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One.
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Hi.
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Transporting one patient on emergency, really.
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Copy 1121.
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Location mentioned:
Hamilton Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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