The Elderly in Viet Nam

One of the wonderful parts of our job is working with the elderly in Viet Nam. This country has seen its share of turbulence, turmoil and war. If you are over the age of 70 in Viet Nam, you have lived through things that most of us only read about in textbooks. During an average outreach clinic, we see 5 to 10 people above the age of 80. They all carry themselves with a certain degree of dignity and grace - traits i find amazing given the side of human nature they have been witness to over their lifetime. Their eyes are full of stories - stories i can only guess at given the language barrier and constraints on our time. Many times we are the first doctor they have seen. We are privileged to care for them.

Josh