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Dignity in old age: caring for Keerthana
Keerthana can't afford the care She needs after a heart attack; we're asking for $750.
🇮🇳 Kozhikode, Kerala, India833 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 79. After a heart attack Keerthana can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Keerthana 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.
Keerthana worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for three 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 $750 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $580
• Medication and prescriptions: $55
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $70
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $45
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Keerthana!
It's all in the list in the story. part-time carer (three months) is the big one at $580, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Sending love. Hope this works out for you. Take care
Thinking of you, Janani. Wishing Keerthana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Agra.
Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in London donated after I showed her your page
how is Keerthana doing now?
Hope it all works out, Janani. Wishing Keerthana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings!
Wishing you peace. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Liverpool.
Keep going, Janani. Wishing Keerthana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.
Thinking of you, Janani. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted
rooting for you, Janani. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.
Take care, Janani. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Los Angeles so I could bring a meal. Love from San Jose.
Wishing you peace, Janani. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Anaheim.
Good luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Butwal.
keep going, Janani. Gave what I could, wish it was more