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Care for Ella, 87: help cover a carer and medication in Springfield

Help Ella stay in her own home with eight months of part-time care.

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Natalia S. Weber
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Springfield
I'm caring for my mother, who's 87. After worsening Parkinson's disease Ella can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ella desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Ella worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 5 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 $3,950 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $2,550 • Medication and prescriptions: $370 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $370 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $660 Thank you for reading my story. - Natalia
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Updates from Natalia

  1. Small update. $1,800 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($874 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Hang in there - Gwangju”

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    “Be well. Thought of Ella all day after reading this. - Greensboro”

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    “All the best. From Leipzig with love.”

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  • Lovely K. Salazar🇵🇭Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

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

  • Maxime Kévin Fabre🇫🇷Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Chinmay P. Deshpande🇮🇳Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Liam H. Daniels

    Hope it all works out, Natalia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Durgapur.

    • Mim Shima Khan

      Hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

      • Hiroshi Kazuo Ueno

        hope it all works out, Natalia. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 5 people at work. Blessings.

        • Kaori Chihiro Kato

          wishing you peace, Natalia. Get well soon. God bless.

          • Mehwish Kiran Rana

            You're not alone, Natalia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

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