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Dignity in old age: caring for Kajal
Kajal, 93, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $700 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for me, who's 93. After a heart attack Kajal can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Kajal 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.
Kajal worked all of her life as a shopkeeper, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $700 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $470
• Medication and prescriptions: $55
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $75
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $100
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Kajal
Update from Pune: the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $50 raised so far (7%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Pune: we've started the first stage. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Gustavo P. Aguilar 🇺🇸 · $84
“Only $84 but hope it helps. - Chicago”
- Marisa Federica Galli 🇮🇹 · $10
- Anthony Whitmore 🇺🇸 · $25
- Boon Mongkol Chaiyasit 🇹🇭 · $50
“Thought of Kajal all day after reading this. - Bangkok”
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kajal?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about part-time carer (eight months), advice is welcome too.
Wishing you peace. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in London donated after I showed her your page. Take care