As Cubans flee crisis, nuns care for elders left behind

More than 1.4 million people have fled Cuba in recent years due to the ongoing crisis, leaving thousands of older adults behind. As the nation struggles to determine how to manage and support this vulnerable population, nuns have stepped in to provide essential care for the elders who were abandoned by their families. This migration trend has created a significant social challenge for Cuba regarding the welfare of its aging citizens left without familial support.