Cases
The Nursing Home of Jinotega, situated in the northern part of the Republic of Nicaragua, provides basic care, housing, health care and meals to low-income seniors ranging from 60 to 100 years of age, currently accommodating about 55 men and women. Most of which have been abandoned and have no family, coming from both urban and rural areas of Jinotega and surrounding regions in the north of Nicaragua.
The center is under the direction of the local Catholic Church, and is managed by an administrative team composed of caregivers and nurses who are trained to provide care and support to the elderly community. Most of the residents suffer from chronic and degenerative diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and dementia.