Disaster Recovery- Elders, San Antonio Puerto Rico

During the past three months (ending 6/30/2024) our cook prepared 1,727 meals which were distributed at the homes of our elderly participants.  Right now, we have 58 elders receiving this service as two of them died during this period.

The Case Manager found that many of the elders lack basic transportation to go to medical appointments, supermarkets, etc.  She provided transportation to 23 participants to:  medical appointments, to the medical laboratory, pharmacy, and the supermarket.  In other cases the participant had to make utility payments or to provide updates to their health plan provider and she took them to those agencies.

We only have one housekeeper who prioritizes her visits to provide services to some of our participants on a weekly basis.   She maintains the homes of six (6) participants clean, and prepares them breakfast and lunch in order to keep them healthy. 

As the elderly are the most affected by high temperatures during the summer, we distributed water bottles so they can be hydrated.  We distributed emergency goods, 30 packages of disposable adult diapers to participants and some other people in need in the community.

The participants received a present on Mother’s Day (May) and Father’s Day (June) containing hygiene items.  They were very grateful; one of them said:  “Sometimes I feel that nobody cares, and that’s why this present means a lot to me”.

Our services have a positive impact in the elderly and their families.  We are committed to provide some of their needs so they can feel they are not forgotten and rely on your contributions to continue their support.