The elderly in Zambia are different from the elderly in the USA. They do not have a monetary retirement plan, and do not look forward to a magical age when they will be able to stop working. For the elderly in the southern province of Zambia, the work does not end! Most of these families have been deeply impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The grandparents are left to raise their children's children. They must cook, work in the fields, bathe and care for the children 24/7, and do not have a moment when there is nothing for them to do.
Imagine doing all you are doing now when you are 70 years old. I have aches and pains now at the age of 37, so I can not imagine what my body will feel like at 70. Talk about strong women!! You can help these women by becoming their friend and penpal. We have a penpal program set up just to pamper these wonderful women!! If you are interested in helping one or more of them, visit our yahoo group and look at the photo album for women. We still have 20+ women waiting for a penpal.
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