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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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“One woman, 365 days to do good”
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 29 March 2010 See more by this blogger
We could all take a leaf out of Betty Londergan's book (or blog). 1 January 2010 marked the start of a pretty amazing year for Betty. For the next 365 days, she pledged to donate $100 every day to... 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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