Elderly Austrian nuns break out of their nursing home and back into their former convent

Human Interest & Community Support - Three Austrian nuns in their 80s returned to their convent after being moved to a care facility [1] - The nuns had lived in the convent near Salzburg before seeking medical attention in December 2023 [1] - Local villagers and former students assisted the nuns in their return, providing transportation and legal support [2] - The community is supporting the nuns with food, time, and occasional meals [4] Challenges & Resilience - The nuns faced challenges such as disconnected water and electricity, and unclogging drains upon their return [3] - Adaptations for senior living, like stairlifts, had been removed from the convent [4] - Despite physical limitations, including broken vertebrae, diabetes, and walkers, the nuns were determined to return [2] Legal & Contractual Issues - The nuns believed they had a lifetime contract with the local monastery to live in the convent [2]