Earthquake devastates Haiti
Earthquake devastates Haiti A most desperate struggle Haiti's 'invisible' elderly become increasingly desperate Elderly Haitians and those with disabilities have been disproportionately affected by January's earthquake, which laid waste to the capital, Port-au-Prince, and made essential medical supplies scarce. If you want to see the heart rending state of elderly people click here and see it in washington post It was always hard to be old in Haiti, but after the earthquake, to be old and poor feels like a curse, say those who are both. sOURCE : The washingtonpost Old and poor in Haiti suffer mightily after the quake By William Booth Saturday, March 13, 2010 PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI -- It was always hard to be old in Haiti, but after the earthquake, to be old and poor feels like a curse, say those who are both. "We struggle to maintain a little dignity, but look at us," said Lauranise Gedeon, who sat, embarrassed, in soiled sheets in the ruins o...