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Care for Naomi, 74: help cover a carer and medication in Hamilton

Help Naomi stay in her own home with three months of part-time care.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ontario, Canada1,147 views
Zoey Maldonado
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Hamilton
I'm caring for my mother, who's 74. After the death of her spouse Naomi can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Naomi 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. Naomi worked all of her life as a factory worker, 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. 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 Medication and prescriptions: $500 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $290 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $460 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Zoey

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 48% funded and the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 67% funded and the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled.

  3. Update from Hamilton: I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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Reviews

2.7(14 reviews)

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    Helped when no one else could

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    Made me feel heard

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    Restored my faith in humanity

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    Exceptional service

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Zoey. Your post was clear and honest.

    • How is Naomi doing now?

      • Sri Maya MahendraPhoto verified

        Wishing you peace. Hope you get there.

        • what's already covered and what's the $1,250 for?

          • Zoey MaldonadoOwnerAnswer

            Sure. The biggest one is medication and prescriptions, $500. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.

        • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Pune

          • Sending love, Zoey. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Lahore but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

            • Keep going, Zoey. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update

              $1,353 raised of $1,250

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