Had to call 911 for my neighbor today

[Frankie the Fink]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

We used to talk every other day but he's been returning my calls less and less. Today he finally returned my call, said that he has a virus, and asked me to pick up some things from the supermarket: beer, coke and Gatorade. I told him that I could do that later on tonight- unless he needed it sooner. "I need it ASAP" was his reply.

Along with his request I also picked up some prepared fresh fruit and three different brands of chicken soup.

I had to let myself in. I found him on the floor- he could not get up. Couldn't drink a Gatorade without a straw. The house was a mess. Four empty cases of beer. Best guess is that he'd been on the floor two, maybe three days. Hadn't eaten in four days. Refrigerator and cupboards full of whatever he needed.

You're a good neighbor Yaddie - too many won't get involved or bothered.
I called 911 and admitted him taken to the hospital.

If its available maybe consider "Meals On Wheels"; they are a food delivery service and a wellness check combined. When I was out of town at one point the delivery person found my feeble Dad on the floor and got him help. Like your neighbor he was a tough old nut who thought he could "power through" illness and age-related issues without much help. Not so.

You're a good neighbor Yaddie.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Bill

Yaddie, make sure you have phone numbers for your neighbor's relatives so you can notify them if/when there's another issue.

He doesn't have any. Friends, yes. Relatives, no. Unless you count his daughter, who hates him.

[Mick]

Originally Posted by Bill

Could be suffering from cirrhosis. Either way, it doesn't sound like this guy needs to be drinking anymore.

Originally Posted by Aerovette

Or had a TIA or diabetic shock...any number of things, BUT being aware of effects of alcoholism, that's more like what it sounds like.

You guys are crazy. Laying on the floor, can't get up, haven't eaten in 4 days, and asking the neighbor to bring you more beer is totally normal behavior.

[Big bob]

Originally Posted by Mick

You guys are crazy. Laying on the floor, can't get up, haven't eaten in 4 days, and asking the neighbor to bring you more beer is totally normal behavior.

That was Yadkin’s story he also made the ambulance take him and admitted him to the hospital.

[Ronins2ndCuzzin]

How is Vandelay doing?

[Vandelay Industries]

Originally Posted by Ronins2ndCuzzin

How is Vandelay doing?

[ptindall]

Yeah, I watched that episode of Better Call Saul last night myself.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE

The older you get the more you don't want to be taken from your home. 911 is at the bottom of many older folks lists

Moving my parents from home to an assisted living place in 2000 was not a problem at all. They knew it was time.

However, my neighbors who are 92 and 96 will not leave home.

One of my buddies is 83, lives alone REALLY back in the woods and cannot move without a walker -- yet never talks about moving out.

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by Aerovette

I have never been admitted to a hospital or taken anywhere by ambulance. I plan to maintain that streak. My first ride will be my last...and they won't need to speed.

I've been in several ambulance rides, and in the hospital too many times. Sometimes it's not your choice to make.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by Steve_R

I've been in several ambulance rides, and in the hospital too many times. Sometimes it's not your choice to make.

"The best-laid plans of mice and men oft goes astray."

[LATB]

I’d like to go like Emmett Walsh in Yellowstone, in my sleep under an old oak tree on the back of my property.

[MadInNc]

Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE

I've only been admitted to the hospital once, and that was last December. Was only in for three days, but I couldn't get out of there fast enough

Why?
Pre-Op before going VJ?

Neighbor called 911 on ya?

Kid at your job beat ya up on YouTube?

Recipient of TikTok prank?

Wanted a vacation from wife?

Hot new vet in town KoKo wanted to meet?

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

He doesn't have any. Friends, yes. Relatives, no. Unless you count his daughter, who hates him.

You know the rules in here, gonna need pics before we offer up any opinions of her!!

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by LATB

I’d like to go like Emmett Walsh in Yellowstone, in my sleep under an old oak tree on the back of my property.

So I guess through the windshield of a pickup truck on the way home from the pub like Dave is a no go?

[LATB]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

So I guess through the windshield of a pickup truck on the way home from the pub like Dave is a no go?

No thanks.
I prefer to go under the stars.

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by Torqaholic

The old age virus? Be careful, that's contagious

Four empty cases of beer sounds more like the Hangover Virus.

[MidLifeinMI]

I'm glad (and not) that a neighbor decided to call 911 on my mom a few years ago. We (her closest relatives) lived 400 miles away, and I usually called her, or got a call, about once a week. My aunt (her sister) called me one week and said she had tried calling, but got no answer. That wasn't too unusual; she went shopping often and didn't have voicemail or an answering machine. I tried calling a bit later; still no answer, and decided to try again the next day.

Before I could call again, I got a call from the local popo, and of course answered it right away. Seems that a nosy (thankfully) neighbor had noticed that there had been no sign of activity at my mom's place for a few days, so she called them for a wellness check. No answer at the door, so they broke a window to get in. They found her on the floor, nearly unconscious and severely dehydrated, with a broken leg. She had been there for almost 4 days, unable to reach the phone to call for help.

Be glad you checked on your neighbor.

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by Aerovette

I have never been admitted to a hospital or taken anywhere by ambulance.

Not even for a tonsillectomy?

[CarGoBRRRRR]

It's great that you were there to help out. It's scary how quickly things can escalate when someone's health takes a turn for the worse.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Vandelay Industries

^ Still on the floor, but can roll at least.