Woman, 76, missing from nursing home

THE family of an elderly woman who went missing from a nursing home over Christmas have called for regulations to make door alarms mandatory on all elderly care facilities.

Frail Alzheimer’s and cancer sufferer, Maura Reynolds, 76, disappeared from the Tara Nursing Home in Bray, Co Wicklow, some time between 12.30am and 6.30am on St Stephen’s morning after spending Christmas Day with relatives.

Her son, George, and daughter-in-law, Priscilla, believe she made her way outside when a key was left in the kitchen door which also serves as a back entrance to the premises.