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Dignity in old age: caring for Stella

Help Stella stay in her own home with four months of part-time care.

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I'm caring for my mother, who's 89. After worsening Parkinson's disease Stella can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Stella 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. Stella worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 4 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $6,150 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $4,950 • Medication and prescriptions: $340 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $250 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $610 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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Updates from Silas

Good news. Because of your gifts ($754 in total) I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($354 in total) the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $307 raised so far (5%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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