„Das sollte nicht passieren“: 2 Frauen sterben bei längeren Ausfällen, während die Kälte Montreal erfasst – Montreal

I am surprised this isnt getting much attention on other Canadian subs…very tragic and sad events that should not have happened

Be prepared. Nobody owes you your own safety. Complacency can kill you.

It’s shameful that we, as a society, have no checks and balances in place to monitor the safety of elderly couples. As long as they (or at least one, usually the husband) insist that they are OK and don’t need help, your hands are tied. Doctor’s and other health care professionals don’t seem to have the capacity to understand that these frail, vulnerable seniors are simply to proud to admit that they aren’t managing. Even if they have family, they are generally helpless to intervene too if the couple are adamant. It’s one of the prices of freedom. Just like we can’t force homeless people into shelters, we can’t force elderly people to accept help. They are free to choose a dangerous path.