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Care for Akua, 81: help cover a carer and medication in Takoradi

Help Akua stay in her own home with three months of part-time care.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ Takoradi, Western, Ghana1,628 views
Yaa Theresa Larbi
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Takoradi
I'm caring for my mother, who's 81. After a stroke last June Akua can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Akua 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. Akua worked all of her life as a schoolteacher, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for three 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 $650 goes: โ€ข Part-time carer (three months): $500 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $85 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $65 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Yaa

  1. Quick update: $215 raised so far (33%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($85). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. - Yaa

  • Ga-eun Eun-ji Shim ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50
  • Anh Xuรขn Thai ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Reiko Yuna Matsuda ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $50
  • Inรฉs P. Cordero ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $30

    โ€œBe well. My neighbor told me about this one. - Zapopanโ€

  • Daniele Christian Lombardo ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $30

    โ€œStay strong. Small amount but sent with love. - Cataniaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20
  • Tayo Musa ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $15

    โ€œKeep your head up. My colleague told me about this one. - Bonnyโ€

  • Joyce Adhiambo Omondi ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. My cousin told me about this one. - Kasaraniโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5

Reviews

2.9(9 reviews)

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  • Naveen H. Pillai๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Davi Gustavo Vasconcelos๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Davi Mรกrcio Teixeira๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Alicja Danuta Sawicki๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Rina Anika Mahmud๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Made a real difference

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Baptiste Thรฉo Lambert๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • William Dixon๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Professional and kind

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Khang Anh Duong๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Tania Runa Akter๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Patient and understanding

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Akua.

    • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. part-time carer (three months) comes first ($500) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.

  • sending love, Yaa. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

    $260 raised of $650

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