Elderly man with Alzheimer's falls and resists help, Brookline MA


Emergency responders were called to help an elderly man who fell inside his home. He has Alzheimer's and becomes aggressive, which makes it hard for anyone to assist him.
Audio|Source: Needham and Brookline Police / Fire
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Transcript:
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Attention engine 6.
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Paramedic 4.
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Respond to 685 Newton Street.
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Cross Street lagrange Street.
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For Box 621, report of medical.
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Attention engine 6.
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Paramedic 4.
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Respond to 685 Newton Street.
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Cross Street Lagrange Street.
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For Box 621, report of medical.
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804.
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The fall inside possible headstrikes.
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All right. He does talk with my Alzheimer's, tends to get aggressive at times.
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Hold the 545.
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545. 5. Thank you, if you will also.
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With the Niteau, it's Medical 684, Newton Street.
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He does not let the call take the caller anywhere near him to help him.
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And he has a history of getting his rest of due to all times.
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Oh, I've got.
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Location mentioned:
Near Newton St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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