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Care for Leni, 83: help cover a carer and medication in Berlin
Leni can't afford the care She needs after a heart attack; we're asking for $3,850.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 83. After a heart attack Leni can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Leni 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.
Leni worked all of her life as a carpenter, and raised 3 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six 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 $3,850 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $3,050
• Medication and prescriptions: $540
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $260
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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“Be well. I'm in Toledo, thinking of you.”
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so sorry you're going through this, Vanessa. I hope things turn around soon
Take care, Vanessa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Ibadan.