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Care for Grace, 81: help cover a carer and medication in San Jose
Grace can't afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we're asking for $3,050.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 81. After the death of her spouse Grace can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Grace desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Grace worked all of her life as a carpenter, and raised 4 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $3,050 goes:
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $210
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $250
• Part-time carer (eight months): $2,590
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 29 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Warsaw.