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Dignity in old age: caring for Regina
Regina can't afford the care She needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $1,600.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 91. After a diagnosis of dementia Regina can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Regina 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.
Regina worked all of her 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $1,600 goes:
• Medication and prescriptions: $260
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $180
• Part-time carer (six months): $1,160
Thank you for reading my story.
- Rafaela
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Praying for you, Rafaela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Butwal this morning.
Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 11 people at work. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Rafaela. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours. All the best!
Rooting for you, Rafaela. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Hialeah this morning. Thinking of São Paulo.
Take care, Rafaela. Shared this with my family. Blessings.