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Dignity in old age: caring for Piper
Piper can't afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we're asking for $3,950.
🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States3,419 views
I'm caring for me, who's 90. After the death of her spouse Piper can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Piper desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Piper worked all of her life as a factory worker, and raised 5 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 $3,950 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $2,500
• Medication and prescriptions: $560
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $510
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $380
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Piper
29% there. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 20% funded and the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($276 in total) the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Thane.
Good luck, Piper. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Dublin.