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Dignity in old age: caring for Cynthia
Cynthia can't afford the care She needs after a stroke last July; we're asking for $5,500.
🇦🇺 Queensland, Australia2,896 views
I'm caring for me, who's 74. After a stroke last July Cynthia can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Cynthia 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.
Cynthia worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 2 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $5,500 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $4,100
• Medication and prescriptions: $440
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $340
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $620
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Cynthia
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you're not alone, Cynthia. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Nijmegen.
Sending good thoughts, Cynthia. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
You're not alone, Cynthia. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Belo Horizonte donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Gold Coast.
your post was clear and honest. Greetings from New Delhi
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Madrid!
Take care. Shared this with my family. After 8 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings
Hope it all works out, Cynthia. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Gold Coast
hang in there, Cynthia. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Jimma
Praying for you, Cynthia. It takes guts to ask. Well done
Sending strength, Cynthia. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Pretoria
Keep going, Cynthia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Thủ Đức.