Man with dementia refuses medication outside home, Afton NY


A woman in Franklin reports her husband, diagnosed with dementia, is standing outside their home near Main St refusing to come inside and not taking his medication. Police were asked to check his welfare.
Audio|Source: Tri-County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Assistance and Check to Welfare, near Main St, Franklin.
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On a trespass in progress, Meredith.
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Patient.
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14315 is out on a follow-on.
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You could attach me with that address near Main St. The address is near Main St and Franklin caller is (name withheld) reporting that her husband recently diagnosed with dementia.
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Standing outside refuses to come inside,
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not taking his medication.
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If you could check their welfare, let us know if you need EMS.
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Location mentioned:
Near Main St, Afton, NY 13730
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