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Dignity in old age: caring for Liliana
Help Liliana stay in her own home with four months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 89. After the death of her spouse Liliana can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Liliana 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.
Liliana worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 3 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.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $4,500 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $3,250
• Medication and prescriptions: $430
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $440
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $380
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Caroline
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- Quick response, great follow-up
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
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This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Riyadh.
Good luck, Caroline. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Obuasi but we're thinking of you.
Sending love, Caroline. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.
Take care, Caroline. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Oakland!
wishing Liliana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 5 people at work