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The Humanitarian Service Project

Senior Citizen Project

Ann

Receiving Groceries Since 1997

Monthly deliveries include:

7 selections of fresh vegetables

6 selections of fresh fruits

7 varieties of frozen meats

5 bags of non-perishables

1 bag of paper products and personal care items

Gifts from a Secret Pal

       Here at HSP, we have the privilege of meeting so many different seniors through our Senior Citizen Project.  You start to realize that everyone has a different way of looking at the world.  Some of our seniors are epressed, others are shy, some are talkative, others are sentimental.  No matter what, though, we learn to appreciate them for who they are, and what they have brought to this world.  There is one senior, however, who stands out as being very outgoing.  That senior is Ann.  86 year old Ann would like nothing more than to stay up all night talking with her friends and playing games, then go for a lively jog or bike ride first thing in the morning.  While her enthusiasm is infectious, it's saddening for us to know that her physical condition prevents her ambition from becoming reality.  That's why we are so thankful to you for helping us to support Ann through her difficult times and we wanted to share some information on this energetic woman. 

         Ann grew up in Indianapolis and still misses her old home very much.  She was one of nine children, but only four, counting her, are still alive.  When she was younger she worked as a practical nurse.  She still has a great desire to help the sick, and says she is sad that she is too old to volunteer in a hospital.  Ann's first bout with tragedy came when her mother was killed in a car accident at the age of 42.  Ann has vivid memories of the day it happened which she has carried with her all these years. 

         Ann recently moved into a new apartment and it is working out quite well for her.  She still is sorely lacking in furniture, however, and says she could really use something to put her feet up on, such as an ottoman or a recliner.  It's no wonder that she wants to rest her feet, considering her health problems.  Ann had surgery on her spine in 2000 and still has trouble moving around because of it.  She now has to walk slowly, with a cane.  This is like torture to poor Ann, who used to love to take walks around her neighborhood every day and talk to all the people she saw.  Now it's a chore for her just to get around her apartment.  Ann also suffers from glaucoma, hearing loss, and high blood pressure.  In addition, she has arthritis in her back and knees which causes her a lot of pain.  Most alarming, she had to have heart surgery in February of 2004.  Although she reports she is doing better now, she was still scared when she had to go in.  To top it all off, Ann's income of only $800 is hardly enough to cover her living costs, plus her medical expenses. 

  Fortunately, Ann remains a truly optimistic person.  She says she still enjoys playing bingo in her building and talking to the other seniors who live there.  She also likes listening to blues, jazz and classical music, reading history books and playing with her little black cat Kudo.  We are happy to know that thanks to you, Ann has a reason to remain optimistic, for she will never have to worry about where her next meal will be coming from.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us to let this woman who loves helping others know that there are people willing to help her. 

  Things to Remember about Ann:

  •   Ann’s birthday is November 1, 1920

  •   Her monthly income is $800

  •   She loves reading mystery books

  •   She has a cat named Kudo