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Dignity in old age: caring for Sofía
Help Sofía stay in her own home with four months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for me, who's 91. After a diagnosis of dementia Sofía can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Sofía 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.
Sofía 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 four months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $3,750 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $2,900
• Medication and prescriptions: $470
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $140
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $240
Thank you for reading my story.
- Sofía
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Hope things get better soon, Sofía. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 30 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of Seville.
Stay strong. Wishing Sofía a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Wish I lived closer to Fresno so I could bring a meal. God bless.
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Accra.
Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care
Stay strong, Sofía. Hope you get there. God bless
Praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Ottawa this morning
Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Love from Edinburgh
Hope it all works out, Sofía. Get well soon. We're a small family in Ibadan but we're thinking of you.