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Dignity in old age: caring for Cristina
Cristina can't afford the care She needs after a heart attack; we're asking for $1,450.
🇦🇷 Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina920 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 87. After a heart attack Cristina can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Cristina 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.
Cristina worked all of her 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 three months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $1,250
• Medication and prescriptions: $75
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $75
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $50
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Mateo
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Wishing Cristina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Thinking of you, Mateo. Shared this with my family.
Thanks for sharing this, Mateo. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Santa Fe.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about part-time carer (three months), advice is welcome too. Good question.
Best of luck, Mateo. Your post was clear and honest
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. After 25 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Best of luck. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings
This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in San Jose donated after I showed her your page. Love from San Jose.