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Care for Brielle, 79: help cover a carer and medication in Dallas
Brielle can't afford the care She needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $850.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 79. After a diagnosis of dementia Brielle can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Brielle 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.
Brielle worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 2 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:
• Medication and prescriptions: $310
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $270
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $270
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Michael
Wanted to say thank you properly. 46% funded and the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled.
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Take care. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Phuket.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Jakarta.
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. After 12 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.