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Dignity in old age: caring for Adeline

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

🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States1,405 views
Roman F. Austin
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 74. After worsening Parkinson's disease Adeline can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Adeline 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. Adeline worked all of her life as a nurse, and raised 5 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. 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 (six months): $2,750 • Medication and prescriptions: $820 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $350 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $380 If you're reading this, thank you. - Roman

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  • rooting for you, Roman. Hope you get there

    • Hope things get better soon, Roman. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.

      • Thinking of you and your family, Roman. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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