Welfare check for woman with infected wound and dementia, Ellensburg WA
Medical EmergencyA woman with Alzheimer's and dementia is alone at her home near North Okanogan. She has an infected wound needing stitches and cannot walk. Her son called for a welfare check because she has no phone and he is not home.
Audio|Source: Kittitas County Public Safety
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Take on Malinsburg, Check Welfare, near North Okanogan.
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125. 1-25.
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Near North Okanogan reporting parties with KVH Home Health Care.
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Received a phone call from patient's son advising she has Alzheimer's and dementia and she has a wound that has a hole in it appears to be infected and needs stitches.
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She is alone for the moment, is not able to ambulate.
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The son is at work, not able to go back home until later in the evening.
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Patient does not have a phone.
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Our patient is requesting a check and a phone call afterwards.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Okanogan St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
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