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Care for Olivia, 83: help cover a carer and medication in London

Help Olivia stay in her own home with eight months of part-time care.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom5,822 views
Ariana L. McBride
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London
I'm caring for my mother, who's 83. After a stroke last November Olivia can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Olivia 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. Olivia worked all of her life as a shopkeeper, and raised 4 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $4,400 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $4,000 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $210 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $190 Glad we found this place. - Ariana

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Olivia all day after reading this. - Campinas”

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    “Wish I could do more. My colleague told me about this one. - Prayagraj”

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  • look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

    • Take care, Ariana. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

      • So sorry you're going through this, Ariana. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. God bless!

        • You're not alone, Ariana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

          • Keep going, Ariana. Hope you get there. Blessings.

            • Best of luck, Ariana. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

              • sending strength. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

                • Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 23 people at work. God bless.

                  • Stay strong, Ariana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Kinondoni.

                    • Praying for you, Ariana. Hope you get there. God bless

                      • your post was clear and honest. After 30 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

                        • Keep going, Ariana. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours.

                          • Wishing you the best, Ariana. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Taguig donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

                            • Sending good thoughts, Ariana. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Greetings from London

                              • Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. God bless.

                                • Good luck, Ariana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Nairobi.

                                  • Hope it all works out, Ariana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from La Plata.

                                    • Hope things get better soon, Ariana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

                                      • Hope it all works out, Ariana. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

                                        • Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 18 people at work. Take care.

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