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Dignity in old age: caring for Halina

Halina, 94, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $5,050 for a carer and medicines.

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Wojciech Damian Jaworski
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Liverpool
I'm caring for my mother, who's 94. After the death of her spouse Halina can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Halina 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. Halina worked all of her life as a schoolteacher, and raised 5 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 $5,050 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $4,000 • Medication and prescriptions: $410 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $300 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $340 Thank you for reading my story. - Wojciech
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

Updates from Wojciech

  1. We're at 4% thanks to 6 of you. the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($130). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Wojciech

Donations

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  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $64
  • Nhân Hoàng Tran 🇻🇳 · $20

    “Hang in there. From Nha Trang with love. - Nha Trang”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇭 · $63.50
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  • Napat Tippawan Tangsiri 🇹🇭 · $20

    “You got this. From Nakhon Ratchasima with love. - Nakhon Ratchasima”

  • Aisha Mona Hegazy 🇪🇬 · $20

    “Thinking of you. Small amount but sent with love. - Zagazig”

  • Valentyna Diana Sorokin 🇮🇹 · $100

    “Every little bit. Hope the June deadline works out. - Rome”

  • Lilian Aisha Bakari 🇺🇬 · $10

    “Thought of Halina all day after reading this. - Entebbe”

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  • Jenny F. Zamora🇵🇭Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Sophie R. Martin🇨🇦Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Sharon D. Schmidt

    Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

    • Eliana P. BanksQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Halina?

      • Rajan M. Phadke

        Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Austin this morning. God bless.

        • Andrés M. Ibarra

          Take care. Wishing Halina a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Stockholm donated after I showed her your page. Love from Stockholm.

          • Grace Wambui Mugisha

            Keep going. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. God bless

            • Suthep Wichai Udomsak

              Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Nashik so I could bring a meal!

              $316.50 raised of $5,050

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