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Autumn wants to stay at home - help fund six months of care
Autumn can't afford the care She needs after a heart attack; we're asking for $1,300.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 90. After a heart attack Autumn can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Autumn desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Autumn worked all of her life as a nurse, 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $1,300 goes:
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $360
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $270
• Medication and prescriptions: $670
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Avery
Updates from Avery
Good news. Because of your gifts ($223 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Burnaby: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Avery
Small update. $143 so far, the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Autumn.
It's all in the list in the story. mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is the big one at $360, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
Hope it all works out. Get well soon. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Jodhpur.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Patras but we're thinking of you.
Good luck. Get well soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Mapo.
Wishing you the best, Avery. Looking forward to the next update. After 21 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Burnaby.
Sending good thoughts, Avery. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 37 people at work
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 9 people at work. Love from Cairo.
I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 5 people at work. Love from Entebbe.