Medical alarm activated for elderly female with falls history, New Bedford MA

 Medical Emergency
Medical EmergencyA 92-year-old female activated her medical alarm. Communication was difficult due to a language barrier. She has a history of falls and balance problems. Concerns about her ability to open the door were noted.
Audio|Source: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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near Orchard St apartment number one for medical alarm with contact for a 92-year-old female.
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She pressed her emergency button, but the lifeline dispatcher could not understand due to a language barrier.
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Receive Orchard Street.
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Many two life-arm requests?
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Let me go ahead.
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Do we know if she can get through the door?
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I know, my flight, does Patrick kind of understand what she was saying due to the language barrier? They were requesting to document what language she speaks to update her file.
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We see, we'll be.
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She has a history of falls and balance problems, advise on fire or game entry when you get on soon. Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near Orchard St, New Bedford, MA 02740
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