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Akoth wants to stay at home - help fund eight months of care
Help Akoth stay in her own home with eight months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 77. After a diagnosis of dementia Akoth can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Akoth desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Akoth worked all of her life as a shopkeeper, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $850 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $630
• Medication and prescriptions: $85
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $85
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $50
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Collins
Good news. Because of your gifts ($708 in total) the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $229 so far, we've started the first stage.
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Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Blessings!
is part-time carer (eight months) the biggest cost or is there more coming?
You're not alone, Collins. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Mohammedia
Thinking of you, Collins. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Brescia.
So sorry you're going through this, Collins. Shared it with a few friends.
Any update on how things are going in Kakamega?
Thanks for sharing this, Collins. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Sherbrooke.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
You're not alone, Collins. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Kakamega.
so sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless