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Care for Fleur, 82: help cover a carer and medication in Nijmegen

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

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Isa Lisa Jacobs
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Nijmegen
I'm caring for my mother, who's 82. After a diagnosis of dementia Fleur can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Fleur 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. Fleur worked all of her life as a factory worker, and raised 3 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 $5,100 goes: โ€ข Part-time carer (eight months): $3,600 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $750 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $240 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $510 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

Updates from Isa

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,612 in total) I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,309 in total) I made the first payment toward part-time carer. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Umar Moin Malik ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $250
  • Nafula Nancy Okello ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $250
  • Gunnar Viklund ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100
  • Haritha Acharya ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100

    โ€œWish I could do more. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Nashikโ€

  • Mรกrcia Camila Martins ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100

    โ€œAll the best. Hope the June deadline works out. - Pasigโ€

  • Sabina Ishrat Akter ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $100
  • Folake Temitope Uba ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Kamal Anwar Saleh ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100

    โ€œRooting for you. Thought of Fleur all day after reading this.โ€

  • Andrรฉ Davi Nascimento ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100
  • Uwe Bernd Ludwig ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $75.50
  • Gregory L. Morris ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $75

    โ€œThought of Fleur all day after reading this. - Aucklandโ€

  • Kannan S. Iyengar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75
  • Intan Indah Pane ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $74.50
  • Erlangga Irfan Saputra ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $72
  • Axel Axelsson ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $70

    โ€œHang in there. Hope the June deadline works out. - Malmรถโ€

  • Jiro Hiroto Fujii ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $66.50

    โ€œHope things get better. Only $67 but hope it helps. - Yokohamaโ€

  • Ritu K. Bhardwaj ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $65.50
  • Shima Sabina Khatun ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $64

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Thought of Fleur all day after reading this.โ€

Reviews

2.8(5 reviews)

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  • Siri Holm๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Duha Duha Al-Farsi๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Changed my perspective

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Fitzroy D. Hylton๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Haider Talha Mirza๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Krishnan H. Anand๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Milan Hendrik De WitQuestionPhoto verified

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Fleur?

    • Isa Lisa JacobsOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Nijmegen I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Sending strength, Isa. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings

    • Fitri Mega NugrohoAddress verifiedPhoto verified

      hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from London.

      • This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Nijmegen

        • hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

          • Keep going, Isa. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

            • best of luck. Hope you get there. Love from Bonny.

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