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Dignity in old age: caring for Savannah
Savannah, 80, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $4,300 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 80. After the death of her spouse Savannah can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Savannah 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.
Savannah worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 3 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $4,300 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $2,550
• Medication and prescriptions: $900
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $380
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $470
I hope life is good to you.
- Eugene
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get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Kyiv.
Rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope August is when things finally get easier.
rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 9 people at work. Thinking of San Diego
So sorry you're going through this, Eugene. Get well soon. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Eugene. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Magelang so I could bring a meal