María Gorrín
The title of the interview was the closing of the meeting I had with Maria Gorrín, a 90 year cuban woman, who poetically led me to learn about the limitations and hardness of old age and the importance of love and family care to face it.
Mary's smile greeted me at home. She is as elegant and young as she looked in her 50s, so I said –How young you look today!. ‘’Women occupy much of our time thinking of dressing better and looking younger and prettier. It is a very good habit. But when the experience of 90 years is reached, we realize that the wrinkles of the face are not the most painful, but the soul’s’’, she said.
How do you view old age?
Each criterion is unique. Everything that gives us life, also takes it away from us. So happens with dreams, illusions and hopes. But new reasons appear and there is the family.
How do you view the role of te family?
It is essential. Its attention, dedication and love make us stronger. When we just dragg our insecure and shaky legs, they come and help us -she says and then kisses her granddaughter’s delicate hand. Love is essential. Every kiss, every touch fill us with energy. It is not about help us stand up, I can do it so long as I can, I'm not so old, she says smiling, and continues.
What do you consider as the best of old age?
What do you advise families on the treatment of older adults?
The first is to provwe ide love. I also advise you always have company, as it makes old age less difficult. Be transparent and be a good person. We ask for love, but love only comes if we gave love. We must learn good things and leave the bad ones. I always say that we are born naked and put on virtues and defects.
