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.

       Our organization is committed with the service we provide to our 65 elderly participants in the community of San Antonio, P.R.  During the period from December 2023 to February 2024 we delivered 1,013 meals to our participants homes on Saturdays and Sundays. Due to a decrease in money available to buy food we had to eliminate the Fridays distribution but they receive a different menu every week.  On February we started a food donation campaign and started to receive some donations.

       The Case Manager visited the participants to verify how they are going with their influenza (flu) vaccines. She delivered 59 prevention kits (face masks, alcohol and hand sanitizer) to those who were lacking of these items to protect them.

       We still having only one (1) housekeeper who visits six (6) participants by priority. She prepares breakfast and lunch and do some cleaning.

       Five (5) participants were taken to their medical appointments in our official vehicle and to the pharmacy. One of them said   “ I’m happy that the Proyecto La Nueva Esperanza is taking care of me. If not for them I will be missing some of my medical appointments because I don’t drive and most of the time I cannot find someone to take me.” Others were taken to the supermarket so they could buy some food/items.

        The water treatment plant who supplies potable water to our community was undergoing maintenance for a few days. Our organization was able to distribute 108 water packs and, 49 packs of personal hygiene and cleaning items. We also delivered 80 food packages and 66 disposable cups and plates.

            Our donors are very important as they help us with our mission with the elderly.