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Care for Uche, 95: help cover a carer and medication in Nsukka
Uche can't afford the care She needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $550.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 95. After worsening Parkinson's disease Uche can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Uche desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Uche worked all of her life as a shopkeeper, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $550 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $480
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $25
• Medication and prescriptions: $45
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Ronke
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Hope things get better soon, Ronke. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care
Take care, Ronke. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Blessings
Take care, Ronke. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
stay strong, Ronke. Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
Get well soon. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending good thoughts, Ronke. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 4 people at work. All the best
Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Los Angeles.
your post was clear and honest. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Sheffield
sending strength, Ronke. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Campinas so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Nsukka
Best of luck, Ronke. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.