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Dignity in old age: caring for Marina

Marina, 94, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $750 for a carer and medicines.

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I'm caring for my mother, who's 94. After a stroke last July Marina can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Marina 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. Marina 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. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $750 goes: • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $210 • Medication and prescriptions: $360 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $180 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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Update from Athens: I made the first payment toward hospital bed and mattress rental. We're at 58% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Nikos

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