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Missing senior citizen from Potsdam: Sad certainty after search operation
The missing 84-year-old Lieselotte S. from Potsdam was found dead. Details about the search and the circumstances of her death.
Missing senior citizen from Potsdam: Sad certainty after search operation
Sad news from Potsdam: 84-year-old Lieselotte S. has been missing since April 25, 2025 and was found lifeless on October 24. The police have now identified her and confirm the grave certainty that the senior citizen is no longer alive. Because of her dementia and disoriented condition, the elderly lady was dependent on regular medication, which made the search for her all the more urgent. Police helicopters, tracking dogs and rescue dog teams were used to provide support, but the last sighting took place on the evening of April 25th in Konrad-Wolf-Allee.
This is an immense burden for Lieselotte S.'s relatives. Demented seniors often run away from care facilities or their homes, which is dangerous not only for themselves but also for those around them. As [ndr.de](https://www.ndr.de/ Fernsehenen/versanden/panorama3/Auf-der-Suche-wenn-Demenzkranke-weglaufen,panoramadrei4640.html) reports, it often happens that search messages on the radio report such missing person cases. The desperate relatives are faced with a difficult situation; They don't want to lock up their dear relatives, but at the same time they are concerned about their well-being.
Difficult circumstances
The police have not yet released any further information about the circumstances of Lieselotte S.'s death. There is currently no evidence of foul play, which will hopefully be a small consolation for the family. In similar incidents, it is often witnessed that searches are not always successful, and sometimes the missing people are found only after days or weeks - sometimes in tragic circumstances. The hardships and challenges in dealing with people with dementia are growing, especially as the number of people suffering from dementia is expected to increase in the coming years. The nursing protection association BIVA emphasizes that there is a lack of financial resources to improve the training of nursing staff.
With an attentive environment, well-trained staff and modern technology, the situation for people with dementia and their relatives could be significantly improved. Many families and care facilities are faced with the question of how best to deal with this sensitive issue and prevent their loved ones from running away.
A topic that concerns us all, because each of us could find ourselves in such a situation at some point - be it through our own concerns or those of our relatives. The fate of Lieselotte S. is further sad evidence that there is a need for action to ensure the safety and well-being of those affected. Even though the pain of loss is painful, there remains hope that lessons for the future can be learned from such tragedies.