Kokomo Tribune : Peru police Tase Alzheimer patient
Another article...
" Officers said he was combative in the ambulance until his wife arrived at the hospital and calmed him down."
According to this article, the wife was able to calm him down. Any reason they didn't try that FIRST?
You'd be surprised how "loved" loved one are by their families. Unless they are in jail or a hospital, many simply don't care. "Do I really have to leave {insert "important" activity] to come over there? Cant you simply handle without me?" is commonly heard.