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Care for Piper, 96: help cover a carer and medication in Tacoma

Piper, 96, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $5,350 for a carer and medicines.

🇺🇸 Tacoma, Washington, United States2,239 views
Piper F. Barrett
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Tacoma
I'm caring for me, who's 96. After a fall and hip fracture Piper can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Piper 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. Piper 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 $5,350 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $3,950 • Medication and prescriptions: $420 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $520 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $460 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Piper
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

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  • Natalie W. Neal

    this could happen to any of us. Love from Maringá

    • Đức Thai

      So sorry you're going through this, Piper. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Auckland.

      • John EspinozaQuestion

        is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Piper!

        • Đạt Hậu Phung

          So sorry you're going through this, Piper. Hope this works out for you. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

          • Tameka D. BurkePhoto verified

            Thinking of you. Hope you get there. Thinking of Tacoma

            • Rowan W. Medina

              Get well soon. Thinking of Tacoma.

              • Kiran W. Yadav

                Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

                • Nargis Tania Akter

                  Sending love. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Rochester

                  • Noah W. Thomas

                    wishing you the best, Piper. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

                    • Konrad Wiktor JasińskiID verified

                      stay strong, Piper. Get well soon. Take care

                      • Salim Collins Kigozi

                        Thanks for sharing this, Piper. It takes guts to ask. Well done

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