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Care for Emilia, 78: help cover a carer and medication in Salem

Emilia, 78, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $1,450 for a carer and medicines.

🇺🇸 Salem, Oregon, United States1,504 views
Vivian J. Spencer
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Salem
I'm caring for my mother, who's 78. After a heart attack Emilia can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Emilia 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. Emilia worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 3 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $1,450 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $780 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $330 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $340 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Vivian

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  • Anonymous 🇷🇺 · $100

    “Good luck. Thought of Emilia all day after reading this. - Saint Petersburg”

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    “All the best. From Patras with love.”

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    “Wish I could do more. From Barranquilla with love.”

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3.6(5 reviews)

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  • Rojina Durga Magar🇳🇵Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Uche Adewale Okoro🇳🇬Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Nada Amira Fahmy🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Mrunal T. Parikh🇮🇳Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • James Ruiz🇺🇸Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Good luck, Vivian. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care.

    • Majid Hassan KassemAddress verified

      You're not alone, Vivian. Hope this works out for you. After 21 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Obuasi

      • sending love. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care

        • Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Kochi but we're thinking of you. Blessings

          • It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Kyiv.

            $1,739.50 raised of $1,450

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