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Dignity in old age: caring for Despina
Despina can't afford the care She needs after a stroke last December; we're asking for $1,850.
🇬🇷 Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece1,075 views
I'm caring for me, who's 87. After a stroke last December Despina can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Despina desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Despina worked all of her life as a nurse, and raised 3 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $1,850 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $1,100
• Medication and prescriptions: $170
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $270
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $310
Every share and every dollar helps.
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- Leonardo Fábio Santana 🇧🇷 · $17
- Milon Asif Chowdhury 🇧🇩 · $25
“All the best. Thought of Despina all day after reading this. - Comilla”
- Ayesha Lamia Islam 🇧🇩 · $25
“Happy to help. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Gazipur”
- Lena Emilia Grabowski 🇵🇱 · $20
“Thought of Despina all day after reading this.”
- Oğuz İsmail Demir 🇹🇷 · $5
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $25
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $100
- Julien Patrick François 🇫🇷 · $50
“Get well soon. Been where you're, it gets better. - Saint-Denis”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
“Hang in there. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Aurora”
- José B. Maldonado 🇲🇽 · $10
“Best of luck. Gave what I could this week. - Ciudad de México”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Despina.
Rooting for you, Despina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Blessings.
Stay strong, Despina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings
Hang in there, Despina. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Despina?
Thank you. If you're in Thessaloniki I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Praying for you, Despina. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Thessaloniki.
Good luck, Despina. Get well soon. All the best.
thinking of you, Despina. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
your post was clear and honest. After 12 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Rooting for you, Despina. Wishing Despina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from București
rooting for you, Despina. Your post was clear and honest.
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Central Macedonia. I'll ask around and let you know