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Dignity in old age: caring for Kumari
Kumari can't afford the care She needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $850.
🇱🇰 Western, Sri Lanka1,661 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 76. After a fall and hip fracture Kumari can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Kumari desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Kumari worked all of her life as a carpenter, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four 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 $850 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $600
• Medication and prescriptions: $130
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $35
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $85
Every share and every dollar helps.
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kumari?
Stay strong, Sanduni. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Patras
wishing you the best, Sanduni. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Colombo.
You're not alone, Sanduni. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Agra!
Hope things get better soon, Sanduni. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Love from Nashik.
Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Thane donated after I showed her your page
Thanks for sharing this, Sanduni. Wishing Kumari a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Hope this works out for you. After 10 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Colombo.
hang in there, Sanduni. Get well soon.