María Isabel

Marceline is 50 years old. She never went to school and has battled all her life to barely survive. She is the mother of 5 children. Between her daily chores taking care of the little ones and helping them with homework, she’s working on a farm. With Marceline’s case, we had a dozen of extractions,…

Sixty-six years old Guillerma has spent 40 years without teeth. She has survived her whole life making tortillas and sometimes working in the field. Five years ago, Guillerma had an accident that led to her left arm fracture and severe pain and deformity that makes her day-to-day work in the field very difficult. She is…

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,…

Chepito is 73 years old and quite a cheerful person. He is a caretaker of the ranch. Chepito helps with raising chickens and eggs. At a young age, he remembers being in the barracks and having to work in the field. He moves with difficulty but has a great attitude. He suffered the loss of…

Pablo is 74 years old and has devoted his entire life to masonry and construction. He also cares for ranches on the beach, which helps supplement his living expenses. He has suffered from a peptic ulcer for years, has recently suffered from fainting spells and weakness, and is susceptible to progressive nervous system problems. Pablo’s…

Antonia is 50 years old and most of her life has been spent taking care of the cornfield, doing tortillas, and working on the chores of the house. In addition, she is the mother of seven children. They are also dedicated to harvesting corn. A few months ago she was very convalescent of a strong…