Even Older Folks Love A Party

Cotacachi Nursing Home Christmas Celebration – 2010

Fifteen Gringos packed into a couple of vans bringing coconut pies, homemade cakes, sodas and lots of fresh fruits to the Indigenous Nursing Home.

Cotacachi Nursing HomeAs we approached the front door in our Santa Claus hats – the women were eagerly awaiting our arrival in their Santa hats. The music was playing and in we went with baby rattles for noise, a fresh rose for each person and our little mascot Gizmo ( pomeranian dog)

A hug for each lady (ages 80 to 101) a rattle and a rose with Gizmo greeting each person. Now these elderly women were ready to dance – with a little help from us to get them on their feet. No sitting in wheelchairs or drugged. They had made Christmas items for us to purchase – hands are always busy with indigenous people and their creative arts.

IMG_2362We gringos sang some Christmas Carols and the women accompanied us with the rattles and a few flute instruments. Some of the elderly might be hard of hearing and some mumble – lots of missing teeth but very little grey hair.

IMG_2361We enjoyed sharing the pies, cakes and drinks with them and it was a festive occasion.

The home is spotless, they have a garden and dormitory rooms – each bed has a large stuffed animal. The cheerful dining room had fresh roses on each table.

What a way to grow old – not confined and still able to be creative.Micky Enright

Cotacachi Nursing Home

Cotacachi Nursing Home

Cotacachi Nursing Home

Cotacachi Nursing Home

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