Elderly woman with dementia tries to leave in wheelchair, Washington County OR
Medical EmergencyAn 83-year-old woman with dementia and paranoia is trying to leave in a wheelchair. She is combative but not dangerous. Her caregiver is present trying to stop her. Police are on the way.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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1517 AMR120, we're responding code 1 for behavioral health, near Northwest Salvation Road.
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Callers advising patient, 83-year-old female is conscious and breathing normally,
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has history of dementia and paranoia.
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She is trying to leave in a wheelchair.
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Caregiver is there trying to prevent her from leaving.
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She is not a threat to self or others, but is combative.
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and caller's wanting her to be sedated.
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She can't talk and answer questions, but we'll let me just yell.
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She's upset because she wants to go to her hairdresser.
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Also in psychosis, police are en route. Your discretion to stage.
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NW Helvetia Rd, Oregon 97124
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