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Dignity in old age: caring for Shilpa
Help Shilpa stay in her own home with eight months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for me, who's 80. After a heart attack Shilpa can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Shilpa 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.
Shilpa 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 eight 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 $750 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $530
• Medication and prescriptions: $50
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $60
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $110
With deep gratitude,
Shilpa
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mumbai!
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about part-time carer (eight months), advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.
looking forward to the next update. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Tokyo.
Keep going, Shilpa. Wishing Shilpa a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
praying for you. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care.
Stay strong, Shilpa. Your post was clear and honest
Take care. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Quezon City!