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Dignity in old age: caring for Adalynn

Help Adalynn stay in her own home with six months of part-time care.

🇺🇸 Illinois, United States3,102 views
Aiden K. Lee
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Springfield
I'm caring for my mother, who's 96. After worsening Parkinson's disease Adalynn can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Adalynn 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. Adalynn worked all of her life as a carpenter, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $4,250 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $3,150 • Medication and prescriptions: $420 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $330 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $350 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Aiden

Updates from Aiden

  1. 27% there. the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,076 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $434 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Sending love, Aiden. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Houston.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Adalynn.

      • Aiden K. LeeOwnerAnswer

        Part-time carer (six months) is $3,150 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best

      • Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. I hope July is when things finally get easier

        • Keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Los Angeles.

          • Emily E. MontgomeryPhoto verified

            Stay strong. Wishing Adalynn a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.

            • hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Springfield!

              • Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 17 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

                • Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care!

                  • You're not alone, Aiden. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless!

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