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Care for Skylar, 91: help cover a carer and medication in Ottawa

Skylar cannot afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we are asking for $4,350.

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Emily E. Gibson
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Ottawa
I'm caring for my mother, who's 91. After the death of her spouse Skylar can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Skylar 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. Skylar worked all of her life as a farmer, 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. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $4,350 goes: • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $250 • Medication and prescriptions: $710 • Part-time carer (three months): $3,390 With deep gratitude, Emily
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Updates from Emily

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,159 in total) the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,140 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Samantha A. Vasquez 🇺🇸 · $250

    “Blessings. Thought of Skylar all day after reading this. - Peoria”

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    “Wish I could do more. Been where you're, it gets better. - Halifax”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Skylar all day after reading this.”

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  • Humaira Qureshi

    You're not alone, Emily. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care

    • Alejandra K. Delgado

      Rooting for you. Wishing Skylar a smooth procedure and a full recovery!

      • Tuấn KieuID verified

        So sorry you're going through this, Emily. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest

        • Charlotte Anaïs Leroux

          Good luck, Emily. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless.

          • Anaïs Josiane Leroux

            thinking of you, Emily. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Ottawa.

            • Jamal Mazen Zaki

              good luck, Emily. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Chattogram.

              • Melanie R. LopezAddress verified

                wishing you the best, Emily. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

                • Emma J. Radcliffe

                  Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Cape Coast!

                  • Bisma Khan

                    Take care, Emily. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Ottawa

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