Elderly, after an illness she falls on the lit stove, found dead.

Scala, province of Salerno, an 82-year-old woman was found dead by her 86-year-old brother. The tragedy occurred due to a sudden illness of the woman who was right next to the electric stove.

The news is reported by the newspaper Il Morning

According to the first reconstructions, Signora Graziella's brother was on his way to see her as he did every morning. Her sister, in fact, lived alone, but every day she was helped by Antonio who joined her at her house.

This morning, due to a mishap, Mr. Antonio was late in arriving, but he still felt calm; he knew his sister would be waiting for him and she wouldn't leave the house without him.

Scala, an elderly woman suffering from a heart attack, collapses on the stove.

When Graziella's brother arrived at the scene and her sister did not respond, Antonio asked the neighbors for help who immediately called 118. After forcing the lock, the firefighters, carabinieri and health workers found the elderly woman to the ground. She had just moved away from the bed and had fallen right on top of the electric heater, she reported, in fact, evident signs of burns.

The death as certified by the doctor would have occurred for:

"Ventricular insufficiency in the heart patient, with pulmonary complications".

This is a tragedy linked to the age and physical condition of the old woman even if it represents a considerable loss for her brother. Our elderly often find themselves facing a daily life that becomes heavy when they have health problems. In the case of Signora Graziella she had the affection and help of her brother Antonio di lei who never left her alone. An example of brotherly love that does not leave us indifferent. The advice is to monitor often older people who live alone and who may need help. Being old is a gift of GOD even when the disease becomes disabling and continuous assistance is needed.