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Dignity in old age: caring for Shapla

Shapla can't afford the care She needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $500.

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Sumon Ahmed
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 78. After worsening Parkinson's disease Shapla can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Shapla 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. Shapla worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 3 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 $500 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $250 • Medication and prescriptions: $150 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $60 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $40 Glad we found this place. - Sumon

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

    • Pavel Rony TalukderAddress verifiedID verified

      so sorry you're going through this, Sumon. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Wishing Shapla a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

        • sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Surat!

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