Welfare check requested for elderly woman with dementia, Catasauqua PA


A welfare check was requested for a 69-year-old woman with dementia living alone near Bridge St. She sounded confused and was not taking her medication after a recent breakup with the person managing her meds. Police and EMS responded to ensure her wellbeing.
Audio|Source: Lehigh County Police
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Near Bridge St, Apartments for elderly, department 204 for a welfare check.
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69-year-old female, the female's sister called the caller who was a nurse for the patient, said that she sounded really confused on the phone and wasn't taking her meds.
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Female lives alone has dementia about hearing and eyesight.
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And her boyfriend also recently broke up with her who was managing her meds.
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And she just wants to make sure she's taking care of herself.
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Apartments for elderly near Bridge St, apartment 204.
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Location mentioned:
Near Bridge St, Catasauqua, PA 18032
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