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Care for Chebet, 94: help cover a carer and medication in Mwanza
Chebet, 94, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $800 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 94. After a diagnosis of dementia Chebet can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Chebet desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Chebet worked all of her life as a carpenter, and raised 3 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 $800 goes:
• Medication and prescriptions: $75
• Part-time carer (three months): $650
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $75
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mwanza
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about medication and prescriptions, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Good luck, Nabirye. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 25 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Chebet
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. medication and prescriptions is the biggest at $75. Happy to explain more.
Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Soweto
Take care. 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. God bless.
Stay strong, Nabirye. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Stay strong, Nabirye. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
Wishing you peace, Nabirye. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours