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Dignity in old age: caring for Ariana
Ariana, 85, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $6,150 for a carer and medicines.
🇨🇦 Surrey, British Columbia, Canada4,884 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 85. After worsening Parkinson's disease Ariana can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ariana desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Ariana worked all of her life as a nurse, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for three months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $6,150 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $4,600
• Medication and prescriptions: $770
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $380
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $400
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Josiah
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Wishing you the best, Josiah. Shared this with my family
Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
hang in there, Josiah. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together
Good luck, Josiah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Stellenbosch so I could bring a meal
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Surrey.
Wishing you peace, Josiah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care!
Best of luck, Josiah. Your post was clear and honest. After 15 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
stay strong, Josiah. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Shared this with my family. Greetings from Gangnam