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Dignity in old age: caring for Anna
Help Anna stay in her own home with eight months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 85. After a stroke last January Anna can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Anna 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.
Anna worked all of her life as a seamstress, 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 $3,700 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $2,100
• Medication and prescriptions: $900
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $440
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $260
Thanks for reading all this.
- Faith
Updates from Faith
Thank you all. We're at 43% now ($1,608). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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rooting for you, Faith. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Utrecht.
Wishing you peace, Faith. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Faith. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Sending love, Faith. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings