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Dignity in old age: caring for Alexandra

Alexandra, 79, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $3,250 for a carer and medicines.

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Shirley T. Wilson
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San Jose
I'm caring for my mother, who's 79. After a heart attack Alexandra can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Alexandra 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. Alexandra worked all of her life as a schoolteacher, 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 $3,250 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $2,000 • Medication and prescriptions: $800 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $195 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $255 Thanks for reading all this.

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  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $20
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    “Hope it all works out. Hope the August deadline works out. - Fresno”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Alexandra all day after reading this.”

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    “Rooting for you! - Victoria”

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    “God bless. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Naples”

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    “Hope things get better. My colleague told me about this one. - Cebu City”

  • Vitaly Gleb Komarov 🇷🇺 · $50
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    “Thought of Alexandra all day after reading this. - Kampala”

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  • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Bogra

    • So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Coatzacoalcos.

      • hope it all works out, Shirley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Take care!

        • Sending good thoughts, Shirley. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

          • Sending strength. Get well soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

            • Vishal F. GuptaID verified

              you're not alone, Shirley. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 28 people at work. Thinking of San Jose

              • Rooting for you, Shirley. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                • Thanks for sharing this, Shirley. Wishing Alexandra a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

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