Personal Stories of The Lives of the Elderly

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  • She Really Livens Up The Daycare Activities

    Jan
    10 th
    2010

    Jane is an 88-year-old member of the REACH daycare. She has lived on her own since her husband died over 30 yrs ago. Though she lives week to week on the little money she has, Jane takes great pride in her independence and attends to all her own daily... read more

  • One of the Largest Contributors for the Weekly Meals

    Oct
    30 th
    2009

    Octavia, a 60-something year old member of the St. Joseph group has been a large contributor to the preparation of the weekly meal for many years. Octavia also aids with the serving of the meal to those who have mobility issues. Due a pre-existing... read more

  • A Quiet & Polite Member and Volunteer

    Feb
    5 th
    2009

    Jean Paul is a quiet and polite 78 year old Dominican lady who has never left her island. Her relaxed personality with a hard working nature is truly an example of the people from her day. She lives very minimally by herself with no running water or... read more

  • She Loves Sundays Because of Church & Relaxation

    Jul
    23 rd
    2008

    Miss. Matthew better known as Ma Joe, is 81 years old and lives with her daughter in Bath Estate. She is diabetic and also hypertensive. She has four (4) children and six (6) grandchildren living both in Dominica and New York. In her earlier years, Ma... read more