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Dignity in old age: caring for Shruthi

Help Shruthi stay in her own home with eight months of part-time care.

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Kavitha A. Srinivasan
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Bengaluru
I'm caring for my mother, who's 78. After a stroke last May Shruthi can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Shruthi 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. Shruthi worked all of her life as a factory worker, and raised 5 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 $900 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $600 • Medication and prescriptions: $145 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $80 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $75 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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  • Hope it all works out, Kavitha. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

    • So sorry you're going through this, Kavitha. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 21 people at work. Greetings from Bang Khen

      • Hope it all works out, Kavitha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

        • Praying for you. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Bangkok so I could bring a meal. Love from Toronto.

          • Thinking of you, Kavitha. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

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