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Care for Ximena, 84: help cover a carer and medication in León
Ximena, 84, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $1,600 for a carer and medicines.
🇲🇽 37090, León, Guanajuato, Mexico3,685 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 84. After the death of her spouse Ximena can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ximena 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.
Ximena 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 $1,600 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $1,200
• Medication and prescriptions: $130
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $80
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $190
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Valentina
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near León.
Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
take care. I hope things turn around soon!
Thinking of you, Valentina. This could happen to any of us. Love from Philadelphia
hope the doctors have good news. Love from Kediri.
Sending strength, Valentina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Brooklyn
Thinking of you and your family, Valentina. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
shared this with my family. Love from Los Angeles