Lost Parent, Lost Mind

Your father, diagnosed with late-stage dementia, has disappeared during his afternoon walk. While your stepmother spirals into hysterics, you must clearly communicate with an overworked police dispatcher who needs precise details. Every minute counts, but the cognitive dissonance of describing your father's current state versus your memories of him makes this brutally personal.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Adult Child of Missing Person

Conversation Partner

Emergency Dispatcher Chen

Setting

Your dimly lit home office, illuminated only by a desk lamp and your phone's screen, while rain pelts the windows

Location

Your Home / 911 Call Center

Learning Objectives

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Provide clear physical description of father's current appearance

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Accurately report last known location and time

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Manage stepmother's interruptions while maintaining dispatcher's focus

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List all relevant medical conditions and medications

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“911, what's your emergency? [Background: hysterical crying] Ma'am, I need you to speak clearly. Is this about a missing person?”

This is how Emergency Dispatcher Chen's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#636

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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