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Dignity in old age: caring for Charmaine

Charmaine, 84, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $600 for a carer and medicines.

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Carmela N. Aquino
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Davao City
I'm caring for my mother, who's 84. After a fall and hip fracture Charmaine can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Charmaine 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. Charmaine worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 3 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 $600 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $400 • Medication and prescriptions: $80 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $70 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $50 Thank you so much. - Carmela
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Updates from Carmela

  1. Update from Davao City: I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. We're at 36% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Davao City: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

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  • Sunita C. Rawat 🇬🇧 · $10
  • Teresa J. Urbina 🇲🇽 · $25

    “Thinking of you. Hope the March deadline works out. - Ciudad de México”

  • Raghavan R. Anand 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Amber R. Ruiz 🇬🇧 · $75
  • Dinesh E. Rajput 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Every little bit. Hope the March deadline works out. - Noida”

  • Temitope Jumoke Igwe 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $141
  • Cooper A. Howard 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $10

    “Thought of Charmaine all day after reading this. - Latina”

  • Julieta F. Nava 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Beth M. Campbell 🇺🇸 · $20

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Exactly what I needed

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    Really cared about my situation

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Great help in a difficult time

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    Great help in a difficult time

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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