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Dignity in old age: caring for Hadley
Hadley can't afford the care She needs after a stroke last August; we're asking for $4,500.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 74. After a stroke last August Hadley can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Hadley 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.
Hadley worked all of her life as a carpenter, and raised 4 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 $4,500 goes:
• Medication and prescriptions: $760
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $360
• Part-time carer (six months): $3,380
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Micah
Updates from Micah
Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,118 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,947 in total) I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Love from Kaduna!
Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of London.
Wishing Hadley a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.