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Dignity in old age: caring for Niels
Help Niels stay in his own home with six months of part-time care.
🇳🇱 2080 AH, Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands3,507 views
I'm caring for me, who's 81. After the death of his spouse Niels can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Niels desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer.
Niels worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $3,600 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $2,150
• Medication and prescriptions: $780
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $390
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $280
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Niels
54% there. I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. Thank you.
Update from Haarlem: I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Thinking of you, Niels. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
stay strong, Niels. Hope you get there. God bless
Wishing you peace, Niels. Hope you get there.