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Behind the headlines: Haiti's nursing homes
By Bertin Meance, Posted 18 May 2010 See more by this blogger
Arriving in the town of Leogane, the scene is like a disaster film: Almost everything is destroyed. The buildings that remain are extremely damaged. They will have to be destroyed or will have to go through major reparations. Since... Keep reading
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Haiti: Last update from Rush Unisersity Medical Center staff
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 31 March 2010 See more by this blogger
Lauren Kessler (pictured here with a municipal nursing home resident) is a clinical social worker with the Rush University Medical Center who has been in Haiti assisting older people alongside HelpAge. She has been keeping the Rush newsblog updated... Keep reading
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Haiti: Older people stuggling in the earthquake aftermath
By Bertin Meance, Posted 30 March 2010 See more by this blogger
Although Les Cayes was not directly affected by the earthquake, the older people living there are feeling its consequences. I met with around 30 older people in La Savanne, one of Les Cayes' poorest neighbourhoods. Most of the older... Keep reading
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Older Haitians keep the faith
By Bertin Meance, Posted 25 March 2010 See more by this blogger
For older people in Petit-Goave food and shelter are of much help, but some needs go beyond the tangible. Older women gather on Friday at the ruins of what used to be the Catholic Church of Petit-Goave. They were... Keep reading
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Rush University staff work with HelpAge in Haiti
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 23 March 2010 See more by this blogger
Since the Haiti earthquake over two months ago, ensuring older people, like Idalliese (right), get food, shelter, medical care and maintain their dignity has been a huge challenge. Luckily though, we have great people working with us. For the... Keep reading
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