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Care for Jessica, 87: help cover a carer and medication in Johannesburg
Jessica cannot afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we are asking for $1,500.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,872 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 87. After the death of her spouse 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 30 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 farmer, and raised 3 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for three months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $1,500 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $1,050
• Medication and prescriptions: $175
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $85
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $190
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Zinhle
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Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Nottingham.
Wishing you the best, Zinhle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Dharan donated after I showed her your page. Love from Dharan.
so sorry you're going through this, Zinhle. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Johannesburg!
Thinking of you, Zinhle. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Johannesburg
So sorry you're going through this, Zinhle. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
Hope things get better soon, Zinhle. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this, Zinhle. Get well soon. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Johannesburg.
Shared this with my family. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Kaduna.
Thanks for sharing this, Zinhle. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.