Welfare check for elderly adult with high A1C and medical issues

Heard on: Sawyer WI Law Dispatch Group Calls

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Radio 205, welfare check.

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We received a call from Dr.

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Penning with Superior Aspirus requesting a welfare check on one of his patients, (name withheld), (number withheld) year old male, (number withheld) County Highway A.

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Stated he believes the subject is a vulnerable adult.

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The last home visit, his A1C was over 15.

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He is refusing to leave the house, has significant medical issues.

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His wife, (name withheld), has been, has called the clinic several times with concerns.

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Doctor does believe

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he needs to be in a nursing home.

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Wife also advised he is fearful when she brings up the concerns with her husband.

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Okay, just hold on to it for now.

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Ten four.

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Two hundred and five, able.

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So if I am understanding this correctly, there isn't a new immediate thing that's occurred.

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It's just an ongoing concern for this individual.

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Affirmative.

7/27/2026 02:59 PM

Medical Emergency

Co Hwy A, Iron River, WI 54847

Welfare check for elderly adult with high A1C and medical issues

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested for a 75-year-old vulnerable adult near County Highway A due to serious medical concerns and refusal to leave home. The subject may require nursing home care and appears fearful when concerns are raised.

Welfare check for elderly adult with high A1C and medical issues

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