Prominent opposition activist Amelia Calzadilla has reached out for assistance for her grandmother, who is in her nineties and resides in Cuba.
"I urgently need help. My 95-year-old grandmother is suffering from bedsores due to immobility. I require an anti-bedsore mattress from someone in Havana. I am willing to purchase it. Please message me privately," shared the Madrid-based activist on Facebook.
Remarkably, just two hours after her plea was made public, Calzadilla successfully secured the mattress for her grandmother.
"To everyone!!! Thank you, we now have the mattress. A million thanks for your help. I will update you on her condition. That little old lady is holding on to reunite with us; she knows we are close to being together again," she commented in response to her initial post.
The ongoing economic crisis in Cuba is hitting the elderly particularly hard. With pensions severely diminished by inflation and shortages, they barely suffice to cover the basics, while the cost of food and essential goods continues to soar. For many seniors, reliance on remittances or informal assistance has become their sole recourse.
Understanding the Economic Struggles of Cuban Seniors
Why did Amelia Calzadilla need an anti-bedsore mattress?
Amelia Calzadilla required an anti-bedsore mattress for her 95-year-old grandmother, who was developing bedsores due to immobility.
How are Cuban seniors affected by the country's economic crisis?
Cuban seniors are severely impacted by the economic crisis, with their pensions eroded by inflation and shortages. They struggle to afford basic necessities as the prices of food and essential goods continue to rise.