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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 Kingdom1,953 views
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.