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Dignity in old age: caring for Seema

Seema, 80, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $650 for a carer and medicines.

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Seema R. Kapoor
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Mumbai
I'm caring for me, who's 80. After a stroke last February Seema can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Seema desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Seema worked all of her life as a shopkeeper, and raised 5 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. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $650 goes: โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $50 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $125 โ€ข Part-time carer (six months): $475 Thanks for being kind about this. - Seema
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Updates from Seema

  1. Quick update: $155 raised so far (24%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Lola Ngozi Ajayi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Araceli K. Espinoza ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $15

    โ€œThought of Seema all day after reading this. - Buenos Airesโ€

  • Metin Cengiz ลžahin ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $5
  • Akello Chebet Bakari ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $48
  • Kayode Babatunde Falana ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $10
  • Henry Chidi Ibrahim ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Fernanda T. Espinoza ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75
  • Rachel Sarah Biton ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $20

Reviews

3.0(7 reviews)

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  • Lucas Manoel Batista๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Alberto T. Jimรฉnez๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Aarti T. Zaveri๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Christian P. Pangilinan๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Sun-woo Hyun-jun Ha๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Randall T. Reynolds๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Joon-woo In-ho Hwang๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Carol T. Chen

    You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Love from Warsaw

    $293 raised of $650

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