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Dignity in old age: caring for Simone
Simone, 86, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $1,000 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for me, who's 86. After a heart attack Simone can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Simone desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Simone worked all of her life as a carpenter, and raised 3 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 $1,000 goes:
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $220
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $80
• Part-time carer (three months): $700
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Simone
Updates from Simone
Update from Contagem: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
13% there. I made the first payment toward part-time carer. Thank you.
We're at 6% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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