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Dignity in old age: caring for Graciela

Graciela can't afford the care She needs after a stroke last August; we're asking for $1,450.

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I'm caring for my mother, who's 80. After a stroke last August Graciela can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Graciela desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Graciela worked all of her life as a shopkeeper, and raised 3 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 $1,450 goes: • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $740 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $330 • Medication and prescriptions: $380 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Inés

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Updates from Inés

Quick update: $440 raised so far (30%). I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Austin: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
21% there. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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