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Dignity in old age: caring for Tâm

Tâm, 94, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $3,550 for a carer and medicines.

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Thu Mai Le
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Arlington
I'm caring for my mother, who's 94. After a stroke last July Tâm can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Tâm 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. Tâm 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 $3,550 goes: • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $290 • Part-time carer (six months): $2,750 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $510 Glad we found this place. - Thu
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

Updates from Thu

  1. Update from Arlington: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 52% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $1,057 raised so far (30%). I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($470). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward part-time carer.

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Tâm all day after reading this.”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Tâm all day after reading this. - San Jose”

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    “Thought of Tâm all day after reading this. - Pune”

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  • Eva AshworthID verified

    So sorry you're going through this, Thu. Get well soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Anita T. SethiQuestionPhoto verified

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Tâm?

      • Thu Mai LeOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Arlington I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

    • Angel Barker

      Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

      • Farah Sana Awan

        Take care, Thu. Wishing Tâm a smooth procedure and a full recovery

        • Aiden WardPhoto verified

          Sending love, Thu. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

          • Wafula Juma Kioko

            Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

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