“A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. Even tyrants and dictators make a point of being fond of children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold mines of a culture” (Abraham J. Heschel).

Sisters’ Care in San Antonio, Texas
Sisters Care, which merged with The Village at Incarnate Word in January 2008, provides loving, personalized, life enriching in-home care for older adults. The ministry’s main focus is to help elderly clients remain in their homes by offering the support they need. The mission of Sisters Care is to promote dignity and independence regardless of clients’ financial situation or religious affiliation. The services provided by Sisters Care are personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, companionship, respite and spiritual care.

Sisters’ Care Project Elder Help is a charitable assistance program that was established to help the elderly in the community by providing them with an experienced, qualified caregiver to assist them with their daily needs. This service is provided on a sliding scale fee basis for clients on a fixed income or for those with limited resources.

The Village at Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
The Village at Incarnate Word focuses on the unique needs of elders. It provides a variety of housing and care options and services for senior adults in an environment that enhances the dignity of the individual person while providing continuing integration of life experiences.
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Visitation Center for Seniors, Zapopan, Jalisco
Provides day care services for seniors in a compassionate, caring, and supportive manner that honors and respects the dignity of the person.
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