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She lay alone in a care home – then her 31-year-old neighbor took her in

Redaktion Tiermagazin · 07/06/2026

An 89-year-old woman spent her final weeks alone in a care facility. Until her young neighbor – not related to her – reached out his hand out of pure compassion and brought her home.

From neighbors to friends

How well do we really know our neighbors? Well enough to invite them over? So well that you'd even live with them?

Foto: chrissalvatore / Instagram · via Newsner
Foto: chrissalvatore / Instagram · via Newsner

In 2013, actor Chris Salvatore moved onto the same floor as Norma Cook, who was 85 at the time. At first they only exchanged greetings – but after Chris properly introduced himself one day, the two became close friends surprisingly fast.

Over the years a real, cross-generational friendship grew. But Norma's health became more and more fragile – and at some point it became clear she would soon need round-the-clock care.

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