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Dignity in old age: caring for Francesca
Francesca, 76, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $800 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 76. After the death of her spouse Francesca can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Francesca 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.
Francesca worked all of her life as a seamstress, and raised 4 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:
• Medication and prescriptions: $195
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $185
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $420
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keep going. I hope things turn around soon. After 19 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.