Drama of loneliness in Battipagliawhere a 69-year-old disabled man was found dead in his apartment following the alarm raised by a neighbor. It seems that in the past he had been reported to the competent authorities so that he could receive help given his difficult situation. The rescuers who arrived on the scene could only confirm the death of the elderly man.
«Too many times – he declared Anthony of Happy Secretary General of the Security & Defense Federation – people of a certain age, sick and in need of everything live alone with starvation pensions. Lonely deaths are always increasing and in this regard all municipalities should strengthen the network of social workers with dedicated sectors, in particular, to contact all elderly people who live alone on a daily basis. It would help to prevent many tragedies. It is important to remember that the competent municipal bodies have been urged several times to implement new strategies aimed at combating solitary deaths that are increasing disproportionately. In this regard, it is important to highlight that the usual “deadly” silence has been recorded on their part.».
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