Update March 14th 2011
Esther passed away on Sunday 13th March. We would like to thank her sponsor for making sure her final months were far more pleasant and allowed her to be far more cared for than she could have been without the support provided. We are so grateful that thanks to her sponsor she was able to eat everyday, received medicine and medical care as needed and was able to pass away in as much comfort as possible. May she rest in peace
Update Feb 2011
Yesterday, along with her normal lunch, we gave Esther some vitamins and some more medication and checked in on her. She still has a lot of pain in her mouth, but at least she is receiving appropriate care and medication and the family who is now providing for her are looking after her attentively and we always see her in a comfortable looking sofa, rather than just her wheelchair, like in the other house she was living in.
Update Jan 2011
Esther passed away on Sunday 13th March. We would like to thank her sponsor for making sure her final months were far more pleasant and allowed her to be far more cared for than she could have been without the support provided. We are so grateful that thanks to her sponsor she was able to eat everyday, received medicine and medical care as needed and was able to pass away in as much comfort as possible. May she rest in peace
Update Feb 2011
Update Jan 2011
Thanks to generous donations from a sponsor Esther has been able to have another Dr consult and has a new supply of medication. She is now living with her son and his family and they are taking great care of her.
*November 22, 2010 Update*
Ester had a great doctor's visit! She and the family are very excited to start her new medicines and exercises. We'll let you know how it goes! Also, we just got a tamale basket donation for Esther for the holidays! We're looking forward to bringing it to her and will be sure to post photos!
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| Esther and her daughter, Dora, at the Rancho Grande Clinic before their appointment |
Dr. Escobar, one of our most trusted doctors, examined Esther and gave her a prescription for a different pain medicine (not surprisingly, he said that the pain medicines that Esther had been taking were not good). Dr. Escobar also taught Esther and her family exercises that Esther can do to improve her general health and perhaps lift her spirits (exercises included sorting good beans from the bad with the kids--for dinner and hand exercise!). Aside from addressing her terrible pain, Dr. Escobar emphasized that Esther must be active. Both Esther and her daughter Dora were very excited about the visit, and Dora explained to the rest of the family all the exercises that Esther should be doing. We're hoping that the grandkids will help and that it can be made into a fun family activity! Esther's new pain medicine, Topamax (generic: Topiramato), costs $27.19 for a month supply (she is meant to take 25mg every night). This medicine is especially made to address neuropathy problems. Dr. Escobar wants to see Esther in a month, though, to make sure that the medicine is adequate, and so we are hoping to have the funds to take her back for this followup appointment around the 24th of December.
Thank you so much for your support. That alone has brought Esther and her family a lot of joy and hope. We are hoping for the best and will keep you posted on progress!
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| Esther with the cough medicine that Dr. Escobar also prescribed her. She has had a chronic cough. In addition to prescribing the cough medicine, Dr. Escobar taught Esther various exercises that she should do to increase circulation, improve lung and general health, and thus avoid such problems. |
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*November 20, 2010 Update*
We just got a donation to get Esther quality medical attention. Thank you so much for your support.
Tomorrow morning we will be taking Esther to a private clinic for a thorough exam with one of our most trusted doctors. We are keeping our fingers crossed for better treatment for Esther's severe pain problems. We'll keep you posted on the results. Again, thank you!
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Meet Esther
About one year ago, Esther fell, dislocated her hip, and fractured her leg and pelvis in three places. Since then she has been bound to her wheelchair and using diapers.
When we met her, Esther was crying in pain. Her family says that about 15 years ago Ester had a botched dental operation (a tooth removal) that damaged her nerves and left her with chronic pain. The poor woman is almost always in pain. When we arrived at her house the first time, the pain was so intense that she begged us for help. Ester takes pain medicine, but it is insufficient. The family cannot afford to get specialized medical attention for Esther to see if something better can be done about her pain. Please help us get her a proper check up in a private clinic to see if we can do something to alleviate her suffering. It would cost just $75 and could change her world tremendously. To make a donation, click here and enter "Elderly Care, Esther" in the Other section.
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| Esther with her granddaughter-in-law and great-grandchildren. When we took these photos, Esther was suffering a bad fit of pain. |
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| Esther with her great grandson. On the day this photo was taken, Esther's pain was more mild, and so she got to better enjoy the company of the children. |
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