Señora Victoria

After taking a couple of weeks off, last Friday we resumed our weekly home visits to patients whose cases and circumstances we have been following. Dr. Julton was out of town, but Noemí and Lydia visited Señora Victoria, an 83-year-old lady who lives nearby in Wichanzao. The clinic has been caring for Victoria about 4 months now, and Friday Noemí gave her a shot and some medications to ease muscular and pelvic pain that has been plaguing her for some time now.

In addition to the physical pain, Sra. Victoria is also suffering from some depression and anxiety for her son, whom she sees infrequently. He does not maintain dependable contact with her, so she is cared for by her young adult granddaughters who share this responsibility as they maintain their respective jobs and families. Sra. Victoria is a very sweet lady, and we plan to continue caring for her physically and supporting her emotionally. She is pictured below at her home with Noemí and Lydia.

*Stand by for the picture* :)
Her granddaughter is planning to bring her into the clinic for a checkup within the next week. For patients like Victoria, who cannot pay for services or medications, the clinic absorbs the cost to ensure that they receive care free of charge.