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Dewi wants to stay at home - help fund eight months of care

Help Dewi stay in her own home with eight months of part-time care.

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Arief Bagus Simanjuntak
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Jakarta Barat
I'm caring for my mother, who's 84. After a stroke last August Dewi can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Dewi desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Dewi worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 4 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 $800 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $550 • Medication and prescriptions: $110 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $55 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $85 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Arief

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($707 in total) the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 30% thanks to 3 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 32% funded and the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled.

  • Themba T. Radebe 🇿🇦 · $25

    “Stay strong. Thought of Dewi all day after reading this. - Johannesburg”

  • Nargis Jannat Parvez 🇧🇩 · $33
  • Courtney T. Dominguez 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Kreesan K. Williams 🇿🇦 · $15
  • Enes Taner Demir 🇹🇷 · $15

    “Get well soon. Gave what I could this week. - Ankara”

  • Imad Nasser Aziz 🇪🇬 · $25
  • Halima Wambui Nabwire 🇰🇪 · $14
  • Duygu Rabia Duman 🇩🇪 · $25
  • Isaiah N. Campbell 🇺🇸 · $360
  • Krishna J. Bhatia 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Bikash Rabin Karki 🇳🇵 · $30
  • Rodrigo B. Moreno 🇺🇸 · $13
  • Divina H. Martinez 🇵🇭 · $200

    “Thought of Dewi all day after reading this. - Makati”

Reviews

3.6(8 reviews)

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  • Irene R. Salazar🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Salma Nipa Das🇮🇳Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Ruth K. Schmidt🇨🇦Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Went above and beyond

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Kalyani F. Bhavsar🇮🇳Verified donor
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