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Dignity in old age: caring for Eleanor

Eleanor can't afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we're asking for $5,250.

🇺🇸 California, United States6,054 views
Caleb L. Boyd
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San Francisco
I'm caring for my mother, who's 81. After the death of her spouse Eleanor can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Eleanor 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. Eleanor 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 $5,250 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $4,400 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $410 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $440 Thanks for being kind about this. - Caleb

Updates from Caleb

  1. We're at 52% thanks to 76 of you. the plan for hospital bed and mattress rental is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $1,550 raised so far (30%). I made the first payment toward part-time carer. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near San Francisco.

    • rooting for you, Caleb. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

      • Sending good thoughts, Caleb. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

        • Wishing you peace, Caleb. Shared it with a few friends.

          • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Eleanor

            • Caleb L. BoydOwnerAnswer

              Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. part-time carer (eight months) comes first ($4,400) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.

          • Sending love, Caleb. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Arturo H. ParedesPhoto verified

              so sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up.

              • Brian L. MacDermottPhoto verified

                Wishing you peace, Caleb. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                $5,876 raised of $5,250

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