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Maria is 68 years old, retired woman. She lives on her own and is sometimes supported by community members in Palmarcito. She takes care of her little garden and maintains her home every day. Maria suffers from arthritis which is causing her problems when walking. High blood pressure and cataracts cause discomfort and vision strain,…

Arcely is 50 years old and has 10 children. Unfortunately, one of her daughters who had special needs passed away. Aracely’s father was one of the longest-lived in the community. He passed away at the age of 107. Her mother is 75. Aracely comments that like most people in her family, it’s been 15 years…

Williams is 58 years old. He works as a construction worker.He suffers from diabetes with hypertensive predisposition. According to William, he had tried to seek dental help but no one wanted to take care of his case. At the consultation he presented a generalized chronic periodontitis and destruction of his maxillary bone by a chronic…

María. A housewife whose limited mobility and deviated jaw was caused by a fall. Her Husband is a construction worker supporting the family. She has spent half of her life without teeth. María requested that we add two metal crowns that belonged to her father. She was without teeth for most of her life. She…

Cecilia is 87 years old. She survives by chicken farming. For part of her life, she was the “midwife” (person who assists with the Parthians) of the Zonte. Almost every day she has to walk for 1.4km cobbled slope by herself from her house to the place she sells soft drinks and candy. Cecilia also…

María Dina is a 66-year-old woman whose life has been impacted by high cholesterol and blood pressure, as well as partial blindness caused by cataracts. On top of that, she has struggled with dental issues for years, having lost most of her teeth at a young age. Though her four children have provided for her…