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Dignity in old age: caring for Shima

Shima can't afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we're asking for $400.

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Nipa Mim Dutta
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Dhaka
I'm caring for my mother, who's 80. After the death of her spouse Shima can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Shima 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. Shima worked all of her life as a schoolteacher, and raised 2 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. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $400 goes: • Part-time carer (three months): $240 • Medication and prescriptions: $85 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $30 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $45 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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  • Sergio Rizzo

    hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Bakersfield!

    • Hugo Cousin

      hope you get there. Love from Birmingham.

      • Mathilda Nadine Wolff

        Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Jerusalem

        • Aisha M. Davids

          take care, Nipa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!

          • Quinn D. Foster

            thinking of you, Nipa. Hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

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