Hi, my name is Marisa. I have been Maria Amalia's friend for over 30 years. Throughout her life, she has helped many of us, not with money, but with her wisdom, good cooking, and sharing her love of books, music, life, travel and, of course, the airline industry.

Life goes by faster than we realize, and old age can bring unexpected challenges.

88 yr old Maria Amalia is in a nursing home suffering from dementia. She will not recover from this. Medicare has stopped paying for her stay. We are trying to get her Medicaid; however, this has proven challenging. A specialized elder attorney has been contacted to assist us in this vital quest, but the fees are around $4,000. We need your help to reach this goal and get her the help she needs. Thank you.