EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 24 MIN
Episode 93: Calling 911: Tips We Hope You'll Never Need
from Informed Aging · host Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
Send us Fan Mail This episode of "Informed Aging" offers vital, proactive advice for older adults on how to make 911 calls more efficient and less stressful. Host Robin Rountree and guest James Estep, a firefighter and paramedic, discuss common avoidable accidents and essential steps to take before an emergency. Learn why having a pre-written medical history on hand, ensuring your house number is visible, and securing pets can drastically improve emergency response and patient outcomes. The conversation also covers the critical aspects of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders and local fire department resources designed to keep you safe. Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center
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Send us Fan Mail This episode of "Informed Aging" offers vital, proactive advice for older adults on how to make 911 calls more efficient and less stressful. Host Robin Rountree and guest James Estep, a firefighter and paramedic, discuss common avoidable accidents and essential steps to take before an emergency. Learn why having a pre-written medical history on hand, ensuring your house number is visible, and securing pets can drastically improve emergency response and patient outcomes....
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