Adding to the long story with our aunt, we called the ambulance and explained the situation. They seemed to get it and showed up to pick her up and after about an hour of back and forth she told them adamantly she refused to go. So, the EMT said even though she seemed out of it they could not force her to go. We thought for sure calling ahead and letting them know the situation would be in our favor, but we are no further than where we were before and may be worse off since I am doubting if we call them again they will come. My cousin called the Area Agency on Aging this AM as they are coming on Thursday, but the case worker told her pretty much the same. She can refuse to go and they can’t force her. She definitely needs help and this shouldn’t be as difficult as it is. Sorry just another rant.
https://www.agingcare.com/questions/we-got-her-admitted-so-now-on-to-the-next-step-474102.htm
I think there is a series of questions that they (paramedics and or police) have to ask and if the person answers the questions properly thus demonstrating "capacity" then they can not transport.
But if the person clearly does not comprehend then they can not refuse treatment.
Make sure you have proper documents that indicate you are POA for Medical decisions.
I would clarify this with the paramedics, go to the department when it is not an emergency and ask what the policy is. Might even want to check this with your lawyer if you have one and have all the documentation at hand for next time.
Best of luck.
She fell or something, wouldn't go. EMTs knew she wasn't safe but left. Neighbor was a fire fighter who knew my mother's circumstances and a lot of first responders, so an ambulance came back. If we could get her to the hospital, we all knew they wouldn't release her to go home alone. It was so many years ago I'm forgetting details, but it is amazing how one person can up-end the lives of sooooo many other people.
I wish I could remember how they worked around her/laws, but somebody did something, and off he went.
But then, she started BS at the hospital, which is another story, but she never did get to go back home. Pure unnecessary mess and drama, and it ended up severing family relations.
Breathe.