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Dignity in old age: caring for Élodie
Élodie can't afford the care She needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $4,800.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 85. After a fall and hip fracture Élodie can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Élodie 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.
Élodie 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 eight 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 $4,800 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $3,350
• Medication and prescriptions: $540
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $320
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $590
With deep gratitude,
Gabriel
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Hang in there, Gabriel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too!
thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 28 people at work. Love from Islamabad.
You're not alone. Shared this with my family. After 28 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of Toulon.
Hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Savannah.
Rooting for you, Gabriel. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Toulon.