Update: Enriqueta is in a lot of pain

Update July 20th, 2011

We are very sorry to inform that yesterday Enriqueta passed away.

She was no longer speaking or eating and was suffering and in pain with her sores, muscles, and nerves.  We know she is in peace now.

We thank all the support we received for her and her family during this difficult time.

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Update June 2011

We were able to send Enriqueta to the hospital last week where they treated her ulcer and helped relieve her pain. She is feeling better and is back at home. We would like to provide her with her medications, but we would need some help doing so. The total cost of Enriqueta's medication is $151. To donate any amount, big or small, please go to Donate Now and enter your donation in the "other" box and "A71" in the "details" box. 

We could not continue to do what we do without your support.


Thank you!



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This lovely lady has been going through a lot recently. While her pressure sores and arthritis are now under control, she has developed an ulcer and is in a lot of pain.

She is not eating well and her family says that she constantly complains of stomach pain.  On top of that, she has stopped talking. She was seen by a doctor yesterday, but he said they have to take her to the hospital. The family, however, is very concerned about taking her to the public hospital here in Pana because last time they were there the doctors did not give her proper care. They even refused to give her water to allow her to take her medicine.

It will cost U$50 to take her to a private doctor and buy her medicine. If you want to help Enriqueta and her family, please go to Donate Now and enter your donation in the "other" box and "A71"  in the "Details" box. 

Thank you for your help!

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Original post

Sweet Enriqueta developed pressure sores

Enriqueta is a very sweet 83 year old lady who recently had a stroke. Her left side is now paralyzed and due to her advanced age she won't be able to recover completely. She spends her days lying on her bed, she hardly speaks and needs help even with the most basic things such as turning in bed.

We recently found out she has some pressure sores in her left heel and in her back. Luckily we have a nurse volunteer with us who took a look at Enriqueta and pointed out that her family is taking good care of her and her granddaughters are doing everything they can to keep her as comfortable as possible which is essential for her well being, however the family doesn't have enough money to pay for her medicines and bandages for the wound.

Because she spends her days in bed, she needs to be as comfortable as possible and at the moment she doesn't have a proper bed, a mattress nor the pillows she needs to avoid the wounds touching the bed. As her wounds have to be cleaned very often, a water filter would be of great use as well, because the family has to buy a lot of bottled water and it is expensive for them.

A bed with mattress for her will cost U$170, the water filter costs U$50, her medical supplies will cost around U$30 and her medicine for the arthritis costs U$35 a month. If you would like to help Enriqueta with any of these items, please go to Donate Now and enter your donation in the "other" box, with "A71" and the purpose of your donation in the "Details" box.