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Care for Despina, 93: help cover a carer and medication in Athens
Help Despina stay in her own home with six months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for me, who's 93. After worsening Parkinson's disease Despina can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Despina 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.
Despina worked all of her life as a carpenter, and raised 2 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.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $2,750 goes:
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $165
• Part-time carer (six months): $2,300
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $285
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Despina
Quick update: $985 raised so far (36%). the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“From my family to yours. Thought of Despina all day after reading this. - Nashik”
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“Good luck. From Durgapur with love. - Durgapur”
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hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Caloocan
sending strength, Despina. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Sending good thoughts, Despina. Get well soon.
Hang in there, Despina. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
thanks for sharing this, Despina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 15 people at work.
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. After 26 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Athens
Sending strength, Despina. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
You're not alone, Despina. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours.
Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Dhaka