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Care for Sade, 80: help cover a carer and medication in Lagos
Sade can't afford the care She needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $500.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria1,605 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 80. After a fall and hip fracture Sade can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Sade 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.
Sade worked all of her life as a bus driver, 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 $500 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $300
• Medication and prescriptions: $85
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $55
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $60
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Kelechi
34% there. the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled. Thank you.
14% there. I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. Thank you.
Update from Lagos: we've started the first stage. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hope things get better soon, Kelechi. Your post was clear and honest. After 21 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best
Stay strong, Kelechi. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Bogra so I could bring a meal. All the best.