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Denise wants to stay at home - help fund four months of care
Help Denise stay in her own home with four months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for me, who's 92. After worsening Parkinson's disease Denise can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Denise 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.
Denise 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 four months will make a huge difference.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $4,300 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $3,350
• Medication and prescriptions: $350
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $420
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $180
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Denise
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Stay strong. Get well soon. It's not much but it's yours. Love from London!
stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Joliet!
Sending good thoughts, Denise. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.