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Dignity in old age: caring for Efe

Help Efe stay in her own home with eight months of part-time care.

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Efe Lola Shittu
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I'm caring for me, who's 81. After worsening Parkinson's disease Efe can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Efe desperately wants to stay at home. I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Efe worked all of her life as a nurse, and raised 2 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 $800 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $670 • Medication and prescriptions: $70 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $30 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $30 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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  • Rylee RileyID verified

    Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up.

    • Orly Yarden Barak

      Thanks for sharing this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Naivasha.

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