Archive for February 2, 2009
Dentures restore Grace’s smile
By Peter Ndungo, Nairobi project coordinator
Grace, 67, is all smiles. She is happy because she has acquired a new set of dentures. She acquired them in August 2008, thanks to CFCA.
Grace has never put so much value to her teeth as she is doing right now. She does not have a history of dental ailments. Her problem has been brought about by age, she says. She started losing her teeth in her 50s. She never thought that teeth would stand in her way of good health until May 2008, when she lost her remaining teeth.
With her new set of teeth, she is now able to chew foods such as githeri (boiled maize and beans), arrowroot, meat, ugali (porridge made with maize flour), chapati and mandazi (baked wheat flour products). She can also chew sugarcane and fruits such as mangoes and oranges.
Her doctor suggested a gradual introduction to such food, and she can now comfortably eat every meal she pleases. Her speech has also improved tremendously, and she can’t stop herself from smiling.
Read about dental care in Nairobi.
February 2, 2009 at 11:09 am Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) 1 comment
A better quality of life
This week marks the beginning of National Children’s Dental Health Month, sponsored by the American Dental Association. While this month serves to raise awareness in the U.S. about good oral health in children, it also presents an opportunity to learn about dental health benefits in developing countries. This week on the blog, you’ll read about sponsored members in Kenya, Ecuador, El Salvador and Bolivia who are enjoying a better quality of life thanks to the dental care provided through sponsorship. Enjoy!
February 2, 2009 at 11:03 am Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) Leave a comment
Their love shines through
Maria and Miguel offer us a moving example of love and devotion in marriage. The Salvadoran couple has been together more than 58 years. Their union is celebrated in this week’s Prayer Partners on the beauty of marriage.
They share a glimpse of their relationship in this video:
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February 2, 2009 at 10:40 am Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) 1 comment
