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Dignity in old age: caring for Kimberly

Kimberly can't afford the care She needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $1,100.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Wales, United Kingdom1,859 views
Kimberly K. Cruz
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I'm caring for me, who's 82. After a fall and hip fracture Kimberly can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Kimberly 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. Kimberly worked all of her life as a nurse, 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 $1,100 goes: โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $450 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $210 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $440 With deep gratitude, Kimberly

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  • Easton D. Rodriguez ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25

    โ€œHope this helps. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Leicesterโ€

  • Howard R. Williamson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Sofia Kyriakou ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100

    โ€œThinking of you. I'm in Piraeus, thinking of you. - Piraeusโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $10
  • Russell H. Navarro ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
  • Tunde Kalu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Candra Aditya Susanto ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $80
  • Trupti R. Naik ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10

    โ€œHope things get better. Saw your post and had to give. - Hyderabadโ€

  • Haris Sutanto ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Taro Ueno ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $20
  • Pierre Olivier Brun ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25
  • Matteo Sergio Negri ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $10
  • Eun-kyung Na-young Yang ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $75.50
  • Rubรฉn J. Ortiz ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $19
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $25
  • Lukman Lubis ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $20
  • Tae-yang Sung-min Kwon ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $20

    โ€œHappy to help. Thought of Kimberly all day after reading this. - Mapoโ€

  • Hina Tamaki Takagi ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $5

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Shinjukuโ€

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  • Girish E. Parmar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Practical and effective help

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Shankar P. Sundaram๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Pooja D. Walia๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Jocelyn G. Holland๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Good luck, Kimberly. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted. All the best

    • Stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

      • Hope it all works out. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. Love from Islamabad.

        • Wishing you the best, Kimberly. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Newport

          • Sunil R. LuthraID verified

            rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in San Antonio but we're thinking of you. Blessings

            • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Dar es Salaam so I could bring a meal.

              • Hope you get there. Love from Entebbe.

                • hang in there, Kimberly. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Frankfurt.

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