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Alexandra wants to stay at home - help fund six months of care

Alexandra can't afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we're asking for $5,000.

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Mateo R. Silva
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San Jose
I'm caring for my mother, who's 76. After the death of her spouse Alexandra can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Alexandra desperately wants to stay at home. I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Alexandra worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 3 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $5,000 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $3,800 • Medication and prescriptions: $420 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $320 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $460 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Mateo

Updates from Mateo

  1. We're at 35% thanks to 34 of you. I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $2,199 raised so far (44%). I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($1,041). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled.

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  • wishing you peace, Mateo. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

    • Has the care agency's quote been checked by the HelpBLESS team?

      • Mateo R. SilvaOwnerAnswer

        I do, the care agency's quote is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

      • Eman Dua RazaQuestionAddress verified

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Alexandra?

        • Shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of San Jose!

          • Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Sukkur.

            • Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Nice.

              • Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of San Jose.

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