On the street Regina, del Centro Histórico, There is a property whose value goes beyond the cultural, since its facilities have been dedicated to caring for people for 30 years. older adults.
It is about the Concepción Béistegui IAP Foundation for the Elderlywhich currently houses more than 60 guests, guaranteeing them dignified, humane and, above all, respectful treatment.
Angel Guzman, in charge of Social Work, referred to 24 HOURS The reasons why older adults come to the place are varied and sometimes they themselves make this decision because they feel like a burden on their families.
“The objective of the Foundation is help To all those who cannot take care of themselves (…) and it covers from grandparents who are demented or who do not have financial solvency,” he explained.
He commented that among the guests they house six elderly people who do not have a support network because They have no family or lack friends who could vouch for them.
Guzmán said there are stories like that of a woman who was abandoned five years ago at the doors of the place and regretted that situations like this happen. unnoticed in the daily life of the City.
Although the Foundation covers the costs of the services offered, Ángel Guzmán shared that they require monthly support and invited the population to join the cause with financial and in-kind donations.
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2024-09-01 05:37:05