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Dignity in old age: caring for Sumaiya

Sumaiya can't afford the care She needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $700.

🇮🇳 Tamil Nadu, India660 views
Masud Hasan Siddique
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Tiruchirappalli
I'm caring for my mother, who's 85. After a fall and hip fracture Sumaiya can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Sumaiya 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. Sumaiya worked all of her life as a factory worker, and raised 2 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 $700 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $580 • Medication and prescriptions: $55 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $30 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $35 Every share and every dollar helps.
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Updates from Masud

  1. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($65). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Update from Tiruchirappalli: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Marcos R. HerreraQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sumaiya

    • Masud Hasan SiddiqueOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. part-time carer (eight months) is the big one at $580, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Pradeep W. Sethi

    You're not alone, Masud. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Mukono.

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