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Care for Alyssa, 77: help cover a carer and medication in Sydney
Alyssa cannot afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we are asking for $4,500.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 77. After the death of her spouse Alyssa can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Alyssa 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.
Alyssa 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 eight 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 $4,500 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $3,400
• Medication and prescriptions: $360
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $280
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $460
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Alyssa?
Thank you. If you're in Sydney I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Hope it all works out, Marilyn. Hope the doctors have good news. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Praying for you, Marilyn. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.
Stay strong, Marilyn. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Wellington.
Best of luck, Marilyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up.