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Dignity in old age: caring for Ji-min

Ji-min can't afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we're asking for $2,400.

🇰🇷 Incheon, South Korea1,913 views
Jin-ah Seo-yeon Shin
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Incheon
I'm caring for my mother, who's 75. After the death of her spouse Ji-min can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ji-min 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. Ji-min worked all of her life as a bus driver, 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. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $2,400 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $1,350 • Medication and prescriptions: $510 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $190 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $350 Thank you so much.

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  • Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 21 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Rohini.

    • Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. I hope March is when things finally get easier

      • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Incheon!

        • Thank you. If you're in Incheon I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

      • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Irapuato.

        • Hang in there, Jin-ah. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted.

          • Sending love, Jin-ah. Your post was clear and honest

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