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Care for Samantha, 81: help cover a carer and medication in Coventry

Samantha cannot afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we are asking for $4,450.

🇬🇧 Coventry, England, United Kingdom1,952 views
Amber L. Hanson
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Coventry
I'm caring for my mother, who's 81. After the death of her spouse Samantha can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Samantha desperately wants to stay at home. I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Samantha worked all of her life as a schoolteacher, and raised 5 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 $4,450 goes: • Part-time carer (three months): $3,300 • Medication and prescriptions: $350 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $350 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $450 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Amber

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  • you're not alone, Amber. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

    • Good luck, Amber. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Kano.

      • Thinking of you and your family, Amber. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Coventry.

        • Sending good thoughts, Amber. Shared it with a few friends. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Toledo.

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