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Dignity in old age: caring for Balaji

Balaji, 94, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $900 for a carer and medicines.

🇮🇳 Nagpur, Maharashtra, India387 views
Balaji G. Rao
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Nagpur
I'm caring for me, who's 94. After the death of his spouse Balaji can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Balaji desperately wants to stay at home. I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Balaji worked all of his 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 six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $900 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $660 • Medication and prescriptions: $100 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $65 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $75 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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  • Araceli Ximena Villalobos

    Sending good thoughts, Balaji. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Nagpur

    • Yaa Eunice AnnanPhoto verified

      Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 9 people at work. God bless.

      • Victor Mussa Swai

        I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.

        • Jennifer J. Carr

          thinking of you and your family, Balaji. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

          • Frank K. Lawrence

            Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Take care

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