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Care for Susana, 92: help cover a carer and medication in Tampa

Help Susana stay in her own home with three months of part-time care.

🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida, United States1,066 views
Isabel Maldonado
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Tampa
I'm caring for my mother, who's 92. After a stroke last July Susana can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Susana 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. Susana worked all of her life as a seamstress, and raised 2 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 $1,700 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $750 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $630 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $320 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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  • Alok J. KapoorQuestionID verified

    what exactly is the $1,700 for?

    • Isabel MaldonadoOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is medication and prescriptions, $750. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.

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