Alcoholic and violent: Nurses in Munich neglected senior citizens

Alcoholic and violent: Nurses in Munich neglected senior citizens

Maxvorstadt, München, Deutschland - A terrifying incident caused excitement in Maxvorstadt on Friday evening. The police arrested a 53-year-old man who was responsible for maintaining a bedridden senior citizen, but obviously neglected her. Reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung , the caretaker was alcoholized and refused to take part in the well-being of the older lady Book up.

A friend of the elderly tried to reach her by phone, but could not penetrate. He then drove to her apartment. But even with a key he didn't get in. Ultimately, this resulted in the police were called. Also, she did not get into the apartment, which the fire brigade needed, to give access via a tilted window. A fireman suffered an injury when the carer tried to close the window, but did not need medical help.

neglect and theft

When the apartment door was finally opened, the emergency services found the senior citizen in a worrying state. She was immediately taken to the hospital. The nursing officer is now not only subjected to dangerous bodily harm and failure to help, but also because of resistance to enforcement officers and particularly severe theft of the investigative authorities.

background to neglect older people

The worrying incident, however, throws a light on a widespread problem: the neglect of older people in nursing. According to the Center for Quality ( ZQP ), many people in need of care in Germany are affected by similar fates. Distrust and inactivity can have fatal consequences. Studies repeatedly show that the endangerment of older people in their own home is a serious topic that needs more public attention.

The problem is not only limited regionally. Several scientific works report the abuse and neglect of older people, in which the need for tangible prevention measures and sensitization campaigns is highlighted. It is important to raise awareness of the dignity and needs of older people.