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Dignity in old age: caring for Deepa
Deepa can't afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we're asking for $600.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India696 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 90. After the death of her spouse Deepa can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Deepa desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Deepa worked all of her life as a factory worker, and raised 5 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): $380
• Medication and prescriptions: $75
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $50
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $95
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Mahesh
Wanted to say thank you properly. 22% funded and the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled.
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