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Dignity in old age: caring for Kaylee
Kaylee can't afford the care She needs after a stroke last November; we're asking for $4,100.
🇺🇸 California, United States3,964 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 75. After a stroke last November Kaylee can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Kaylee 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.
Kaylee worked all of her life as a shopkeeper, 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 $4,100 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $2,900
• Medication and prescriptions: $480
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $250
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $470
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
Keep going, Ivy. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of San Diego
best of luck, Ivy. Shared this with my family. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Mumbai.
thanks for sharing this, Ivy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Kyiv.
Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.