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Dignity in old age: caring for Lauren
Lauren can't afford the care She needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $5,900.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 85. After a fall and hip fracture Lauren can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Lauren 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.
Lauren worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $5,900 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $4,600
• Medication and prescriptions: $820
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $270
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $210
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
You're not alone, Maya. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
thanks for sharing this, Maya. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Nashville but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Keep going, Maya. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Kasarani.
Sending love, Maya. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Montpellier.