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Care for Julia, 74: help cover a carer and medication in Leicester
Julia can't afford the care She needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $1,300.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom1,162 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 74. After a diagnosis of dementia Julia can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Julia desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Julia worked all of her life as a schoolteacher, 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 $1,300 goes:
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $350
• Medication and prescriptions: $530
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $420
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Harper
Updates from Harper
Good news. Because of your gifts ($440 in total) I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
15% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Harper
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Praying for you, Harper. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
sending love. Hope this works out for you. Love from Albany.
Hope things get better soon, Harper. Looking forward to the next update.