Welfare check on elderly woman with dementia and no care, Bowling Green KY
Family OffensePolice were called to check on an elderly woman with dementia and schizophrenia who recently left the hospital. A home health nurse reported the woman seemed scared, had no medication or food, and the husband refused to place her in a memory care facility. Past incidents at the home include welfare concerns and domestic issues.
Audio|Source: Warren County Sheriff and Fire Departments
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Go ahead.
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Near Fairview Bullen Springs Road.
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Complaint from a home health nurse who went out for evaluation to start home health on a 77-year-old woman.
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The female has dementia and schizophrenia.
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She just got out of the hospital after falls and other issues.
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The nurse asked her multiple times if she could come with her.
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She appeared to be scared; unknown if it was from dementia or her husband.
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He was adamant.
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He did not want her in a memory care facility.
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She does not have any medications at home.
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She has not eaten.
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They contacted adult protective services who advised the nurse to call police for a welfare check.
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There have been multiple welfare checks, reports of assault,
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suicide threat, and domestic events at that house.
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Before I will advise.
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1539.
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Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY
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