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Dignity in old age: caring for Reem

Reem can't afford the care She needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $3,250.

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Reem Tannous
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Riyadh
I'm caring for me, who's 78. After a diagnosis of dementia Reem can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Reem 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. Reem worked all of her life as a carpenter, and raised 2 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $3,250 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $2,300 • Medication and prescriptions: $370 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $310 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $270 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Riyadh.

    • Take care, Reem. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Nagpur.

      • Axel EklundQuestion

        How is Reem doing now?

        • Hope it all works out, Reem. Hope you get there. Blessings.

          • Sending love, Reem. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Kozhikode this morning. God bless.

            • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Reem!

              • Reem TannousOwnerAnswer

                It's all in the list in the story. part-time carer (six months) is the big one at $2,300, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.

            • Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Riyadh.

              • is there any paperwork, like the care agency's quote, that backs this up?

                • Reem TannousOwnerAnswer

                  I do, the care agency's quote is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. Thanks for looking so closely.

              • So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

                • Best of luck, Reem. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Madrid!

                  • sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

                    • take care, Reem. Hope this works out for you.

                      • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Kanpur.

                        • a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Riyadh. I'll ask around and let you know.

                          • Best of luck, Reem. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 30 people at work.

                            • keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

                              • Lucky Festus OdukoyaPhoto verified

                                Hope this works out for you. After 14 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything

                                • Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 16 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Riyadh

                                  • Karin B. FourieAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                                    looking forward to the next update. God bless.

                                    • Thinking of you and your family, Reem. Wishing Reem a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                                      • Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Durham so I could bring a meal.

                                        • Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                                          • praying for you, Reem. This could happen to any of us. After 25 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings.

                                            • Take care, Reem. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

                                              • Rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Jakarta.

                                                • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 30 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

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