Elderly man with dementia acts aggressively, refuses medication, Reading PA
Medical EmergencyA 73-year-old man with dementia is being aggressive and hitting walls at a residence near McClellan Street. He is refusing to take his medication. EMS and police are at the scene to assist and ensure safety.
Audio|Source: City of Reading Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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near McClellan Street to Handling Place and Jerry Street, B.L.S.
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Medical. Respond, near McClellan Street.
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ALS.A.L.F.m. near McClellan Street, between Hanley Place and Jerry Street, V.L.S.
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Medical, 12, 2.
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Medic crew radio.
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We'll be staging from a following street for PD.
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Copy, I'll be staging, near Cullen, 73 year old male with dementia, more aggressive than normal, acting out and hitting walls.
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Refusing to take his medications, unknown if cooperative.
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New Fire radio.
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...and new fire.
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We're a block away from that by following three-12.
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You can put his on with Medicare.
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We're going to be on scene.
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And if I receive, you'll be responding with Medic3.
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P.B. is on route, Medic.
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Location mentioned:
Near McClellan St, Reading, PA 19611
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