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Oct 13, 2025

3 min

What are the common geriatric EMS calls?

A significant portion of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) calls involve geriatric patients; one study found that over-65 adults account for a large percentage of ambulance calls. Understanding **what are the common geriatric EMS calls** is essential for caregivers, family members, and medical professionals to anticipate and manage potential health crises.

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Oct 12, 2025

5 min

Understanding What Percentage of EMS Calls Are Geriatric?

According to national data from 2014, over 32% of all emergency 911 responses in the U.S. were for adults aged 65 or older. This striking statistic highlights the disproportionate impact the aging population has on emergency services and directly answers the question: **What percentage of EMS calls are geriatric?**

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