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Dignity in old age: caring for Mackenzie
Mackenzie, 79, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $4,950 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 79. After the death of her spouse Mackenzie can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Mackenzie 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.
Mackenzie 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 $4,950 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $3,550
• Medication and prescriptions: $690
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $320
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $390
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Brielle
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Best of luck, Brielle. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Kasarani.
Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Rohini!
keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Oakland donated after I showed her your page. Take care
Keep going, Brielle. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Sending love, Brielle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Jodhpur this morning. Love from Jodhpur.
Sending love, Brielle. Hope the doctors have good news
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Cork donated after I showed her your page.
I hope things turn around soon. Love from Rio de Janeiro.
Stay strong, Brielle. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 7 people at work. Take care!
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. All the best.