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Dignity in old age: caring for Quinn

Help Quinn stay in her own home with three months of part-time care.

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I'm caring for my mother, who's 75. After a fall and hip fracture Quinn can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Quinn 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. Quinn worked all of her life as a carpenter, 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 $3,750 goes: • Part-time carer (three months): $2,400 • Medication and prescriptions: $570 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $185 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $595 With deep gratitude, Lawrence

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Updates from Lawrence

Quick update: $220 raised so far (6%). the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($150). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations.
Quick update: $25 raised so far (1%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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