Caserta– He blew out 103 candles and did it in the best way: returning home after being admitted to the Geriatrics ward at the Caserta hospital.
The protagonist is a patient over 100 who, in recent days, had been hospitalized for medical treatment and who was discharged this morning amid applause and good wishes from the staff.
Before leaving the facility, doctors and nurses organized a toast to celebrate the milestone. party will continue today in her home, surrounded by family.
"To reach 100," the woman smiled, "you have to know how to adapt. Eat everything... but little."
The words of the general manager
The hospital's general director, Gennaro Volpe, emphasized the importance of personalized care: "The true strength of care lies in tailoring it to the individual, respecting their history and needs, and doing so with humanity. This is what makes the difference, even at 103 years old."
Volpe then praised the Geriatrics department, the head physician and all the staff "for the professionalism and dedication with which they guarantee this approach every day".
Article published by Gustavo Gentile on August 14, 2025, at 10:38 PM
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It's wonderful to see stories like this, but at the same time, it makes you wonder how anyone can reach a certain age. Every day, life offers challenges and opportunities, and health is essential to addressing them appropriately.