Elderly man with dementia falls twice and injures arm, Mebane NC


An 85-year-old man with dementia fell twice near Commodity Court, injuring his arm. He is conscious but not alert. There is a language barrier complicating communication.
Audio|Source: Orange County Fire and EMS
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Fall. Medic 4, Medin Fire.
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Near Commodity Court.
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Fall. Cross Street, Livestock Road.
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Ops 1. Time of 1057.
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Thank you, 30.
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And I'm out of 11.
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In engine 3, in medic 4, you're responding to an 85-year-old male, conscious but not alert, his breathing status.
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The caller says the patient fell, and when helped up, became dizzy and fell again.
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Serious injury to the arm area. The caller has difficulty understanding.
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There is also a language barrier.
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The patient has dementia and a history of poor balance.
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Location mentioned:
Near Commodity Ct, Mebane, NC 27302
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