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Care for Rowena, 94: help cover a carer and medication in Manila
Rowena can't afford the care She needs after a stroke last September; we're asking for $900.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 94. After a stroke last September Rowena can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Rowena desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Rowena worked all of her life as a schoolteacher, and raised 2 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.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $900 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $720
• Medication and prescriptions: $50
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $50
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $80
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rowena.
I hope things turn around soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Agra.
Best of luck, Charmaine. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Thinking of you and your family. Wishing Rowena a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Oaxaca de Juárez.
Hope it all works out, Charmaine. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.