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Dignity in old age: caring for Emilia
Emilia, 94, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $6,400 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 94. After the death of her spouse Emilia can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Emilia desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Emilia 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 six 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 $6,400 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $5,250
• Medication and prescriptions: $300
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $320
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $530
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Hannah
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What's already covered and what's the $6,400 for?
Keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. Love from Glasgow
Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Brest this morning.
Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Pune but we're thinking of you. Blessings
How is Emilia doing now?
Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Salé.
Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Salem so I could bring a meal.
Take care. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Rooting for you, Hannah. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Hannah. Wishing Emilia a smooth procedure and a full recovery