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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, Netherlands3,508 views
Niels Koen Meijers
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Haarlem
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.
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Updates from Niels

  1. 54% there. I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. Thank you.

  2. 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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