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Tag Archives: old people
Minor differences
(3 votes, average: 3.67 out of 5)
Loading ...Code 3 for the fall. “Elderly female fell in bathtub.” “Now not breathing.” We go in a neat apartment, make a few turns toward the back bathroom. I turn the corner into the bathroom and stop short. I stop the … Continue reading
Throwing stones
(2 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5) Loading ...“What medical problems does your grandmother have?” “High blood pressure, err… I don’t really know…” “You live here with her but you don’t know your grandmother’s medical history?” And then I realize, it’s not like I know my grandmother’s medical … Continue reading
Take care of the elders
(6 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading ...Code 3 for the unknown. A 96-year-old female hobbles down the steps of her mobile home. Despite her complaint, she insists on hobbling. “Are you guys mad at me for calling?” “Us? Of course not. You can call us whenever … Continue reading
Where is the line?
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...I’m going to throw this question out there while setting aside the legalese and differences between the individual states. It’s a very general question, and I hope I can adequately paint the picture that I’m trying to get across. I’d … Continue reading
We do everyone’s dirty work
(1 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading ...Code 2 for man down. It is 10pm and pouring. An elderly man is down next to his walker in a residential neighborhood. No one is around at all. He is polite and sheepish. He says he has weak legs, … Continue reading
