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Care for Kylie, 87: help cover a carer and medication in Springfield
Kylie can't afford the care She needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $2,850.
🇺🇸 Springfield, Missouri, United States4,861 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 87. After worsening Parkinson's disease Kylie can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Kylie 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.
Kylie worked all of her life as a carpenter, and raised 2 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $2,850 goes:
• Medication and prescriptions: $480
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $420
• Part-time carer (three months): $1,950
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Maria
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Hope things get better soon, Maria. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update.
Thinking of you and your family, Maria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Take care, Maria. Get well soon. After 8 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.