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Dignity in old age: caring for Colton
Help Colton stay in his own home with three months of part-time care.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom1,670 views
I'm caring for me, who's 74. After a stroke last January Colton can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Colton desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer.
Colton worked all of his life as a factory worker, 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 $4,800 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $3,550
• Medication and prescriptions: $650
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $260
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $340
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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“Be well! - Alcalá de Henares”
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“Best of luck. Thought of Colton all day after reading this.”
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“Blessings. Been where you're, it gets better. - Leeds”
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“Wishing you the best. My cousin told me about this one. - Istanbul”
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Sending good thoughts, Colton. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Gondar.
So sorry you're going through this, Colton. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope May is when things finally get easier
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Love from San Diego.