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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 Korea1,914 views
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