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Delilah wants to stay at home - help fund eight months of care
Delilah can't afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we're asking for $3,650.
🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States4,747 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 89. After the death of her spouse Delilah can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Delilah 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.
Delilah worked all of her life as a carpenter, 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 $3,650 goes:
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $390
• Medication and prescriptions: $710
• Part-time carer (eight months): $2,550
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Keep going, Vivian. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Juiz de Fora so I could bring a meal.
Rooting for you, Vivian. Wishing Delilah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Braunschweig.