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Dignity in old age: caring for Susana

Susana can't afford the care She needs after a stroke last June; we're asking for $3,250.

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Yolanda R. Reyes
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Alcalá de Henares
I'm caring for my mother, who's 87. After a stroke last June Susana can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Susana 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. Susana worked all of her life as a schoolteacher, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $3,250 goes: • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $350 • Medication and prescriptions: $320 • Part-time carer (six months): $2,580 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Yolanda

  1. Thank you all. We're at 49% now ($1,579). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 45% now ($1,479). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions.

  3. Update from Alcalá de Henares: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Susana all day after reading this. - Dundee”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Susana all day after reading this. - Iztapalapa”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Susana all day after reading this. - London”

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    “Hope this helps. Shared with friends too. - Bloemfontein”

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  • Chiamaka Ekwueme

    reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Buenos Aires.

    • Ryan D. WillisPhoto verified

      Praying for you, Yolanda. Hope you get there. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

      $2,584.50 raised of $3,250

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