Elderly Man Goes Missing from Hospital on Freezing Night: One Officer's Hunch 'Saved His Life'
The elderly man recovered from both his outing and his infection and is now back home - a fact that his family is very grateful for.
Tag: Elderly
Woman Begins New Nonprofit to Aid Pets Whose Owners Are Near the End of Life
Byron Rafuse refused to go to the hospital for a health matter because he was concerned about who would care for his late wife's cat.
Dog With 'Sixth Sense' Saves Neighbor's Life After Literally Racing to Help
Milo beelined to the house across the street, then ran to the house next to that one and began frantically pawing at the front door.
Elderly Woman Veers Off Road Into Frigid River, Ends Up Trapped in Car: Police Save Her as Car Sinks
The two officers plunged into the cold, chest-deep water and swam out to the car, which was steadily sinking.
Upon Turning 105, WWII Veteran Celebrates Birthday with 'Legion of Honor'
Wooten was drafted into the Army in 1943, and by 1944, he was in Paris, France, repairing trains damaged by bombing.
All Nursing Home Residents Survive After Devastating Tornado Hits Facility: 'Divine Intervention'
Despite the damage to the facility, all 74 residents survived, with only two sustaining minor cuts on their arms.
Milwaukee 'Dancing Grannies' Release Powerful Statement After Waukesha Attack Rips Members from Group
'Those who died were extremely passionate Grannies. Their eyes gleamed.....joy of being a Grannie. They were the glue....held us together.'
79-Year-Old Man Pulled Over for Speeding, But Officer Sees Him Crying and Offers to Help Instead
He could have given the man a ticket and gone on his way, but he exercised his humanity and had compassion.
Four Men Push Elderly Woman in Scooter Nearly a Mile After It Breaks Down in the Rain
The four good Samaritans were happy to help the elderly woman and didn't expect any of the praise they've since gotten.
After Deputy Stops to Help Her, 96-Year-Old Woman Demands to Speak with His Supervisor
What started out as a chance encounter has now become a friendship. Trent certainly seems like the kind of person you'd want on your side.
World's Oldest WWII Veteran Hits Milestone Birthday
Lawrence Brooks, a grandfather to 13 and great-grandfather to 22, encourages others to 'serve God and be nice to people.'
Man Sees Truck Stranded in Floodwaters, Saves Couple and 3 Dogs Before Water Can Sweep Them Away
Using a rope he threw out to them, Tyler Stanley managed to bring Doug, Bonnie and their three pups to safety.
100-Year-Old Record-Setting Weightlifter Shares Her Secret to Staying Young: 'I Will Prove That I Can'
The pandemic threw a wrench in the works, but now she's back at it, hitting the gym several times a week and planning to compete in November.
Cat's Meows Alert Rescuers to Owner, 83, Who Fell 70 Feet Down Ravine: 'Piran the Cat Saved the Day'
One little black cat named Piran has proven her undying loyalty to her owner after an accident that took place on Saturday.
Furry Adoption Program Pairs Senior Cats with Senior Citizens Who 'Just Want Companionship'
At least 56 shelters across 35 states beside Virginia offer similar programs for their older adoptable pets.
Waitress Receives Heartbreaking Thank You Note from Recently Widowed Customer: 'I Lost It'
Hindsight has made the waitress wish she'd done more - but perhaps she will have another chance in the future.
Judge Dismisses Speeding Ticket After Learning Age 96 WWII Vet Was Driving Cancer-Stricken Son to Doctor
Colella maintained that he hadn't been speeding, and explained he'd been taking his handicapped son, who had cancer, to get bloodwork done.