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Dignity in old age: caring for Claire
Claire can't afford the care She needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $4,800.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 94. After worsening Parkinson's disease Claire can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Claire desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Claire worked all of her life as a factory worker, and raised 2 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $4,800 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $3,850
• Medication and prescriptions: $310
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $300
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $340
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Odette
Updates from Odette
We're at 2% thanks to 5 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($90). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.
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Stay strong, Odette. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 23 people at work!