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Dignity in old age: caring for Kelly
Help Kelly stay in her own home with six months of part-time care.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil1,678 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 76. After a heart attack Kelly can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Kelly 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.
Kelly worked all of her life as a farmer, 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $1,400 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $980
• Medication and prescriptions: $160
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $75
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $185
I hope life is good to you.
- Raquel
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“Sending love. Thought of Kelly all day after reading this. - Lagos”
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keep going. Wishing Kelly a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
thinking of you and your family, Raquel. I hope things turn around soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best
Stay strong, Raquel. Hope the doctors have good news. After 16 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Asaba.
Wishing you peace, Raquel. Shared this with my family. After 16 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Praying for you, Raquel. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Istanbul
Hope it all works out, Raquel. It takes guts to ask. Well done
wishing Kelly a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Guarulhos.
good luck, Raquel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Raquel. Get well soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
stay strong, Raquel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Guarulhos.
Sending good thoughts, Raquel. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted
Thinking of you and your family, Raquel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Mumbai donated after I showed her your page
best of luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours. All the best!
Thinking of you. Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Lagos.
sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Rooting for you, Raquel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!
Hang in there. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Tokyo.
Wishing you the best. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless
So sorry you're going through this, Raquel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Cebu City.
shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Take care