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Care for Jessica, 78: help cover a carer and medication in Johannesburg

Jessica can't afford the care She needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $1,250.

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Lungile F. Mthembu
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Johannesburg
I'm caring for my mother, who's 78. After a diagnosis of dementia Jessica can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Jessica 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. Jessica worked all of her life as a seamstress, 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $1,250 goes: โ€ข Part-time carer (eight months): $870 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $100 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $95 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $185 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • Derek W. Daniels ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Zaid Nabil Nassar ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $200

    โ€œThought of Jessica all day after reading this. - Jeddahโ€

  • Akash L. Mehra ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Vanessa Paula Seidel ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100

    โ€œHang in there. I'm in Leipzig, thinking of you.โ€

  • Karina D. Ortiz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $30
  • Decha Yodchai Wongsawat ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $200
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $8
  • Manal Hiba Mourad ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $5

    โ€œGood luck. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Meccaโ€

  • Aubree D. Garcia ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $15
  • Hitesh S. Parikh ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Volodymyr Yuri Komarov ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $30

    โ€œYou got this. Hope the October deadline works out. - Kharkivโ€

  • Atim Dorcas Mussa ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $100

    โ€œThought of Jessica all day after reading this. - Dar es Salaamโ€

  • Sapna W. Malhotra ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5
  • Renรฉ Maxime Duval ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $44

    โ€œEvery little bit. Hope you get the rest soon. - Bordeauxโ€

  • Yevhen Igor Sokolov ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10
  • Sayali Shinde ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Eleanor Davis ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $10
  • Rylee L. Molina ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

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    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

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    Went above and beyond

    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.

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    Went above and beyond

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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

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    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Made a real difference

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  • thanks for sharing this. 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

    • Wishing Jessica a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

      • Wishing you the best, Lungile. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Kinondoni!

        • Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Gazipur donated after I showed her your page.

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