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If care for its elderly is considered a fair judge of a society's humanity, then Cuba, at least according to its state-run newspaper Granma, should rank near the top of developing nations. Unfortunately, such exuberance masks a sobering reality. The number of elderly in Cuba is soaring with no end in sight. The Cuban government is economically strapped and has been forced to cut funding of its social welfare programs. Elderly care has taken the hit. Dignity and security are not a guarantee for Cuba's seniors. One home, Hogar Santa Susana, run by Daughters of Charity in the town of Bejucal, is fighting hard to buck this trend and provide a high quality of living to those struggling in their final years. _ Reporting from Bejucal (Cuba)
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