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Dignity in old age: caring for Thanaporn

Thanaporn can't afford the care She needs after a heart attack; we're asking for $1,550.

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Supaporn Wanida Thongchai
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 77. After a heart attack Thanaporn can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Thanaporn 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. Thanaporn worked all of her life as a nurse, and raised 5 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. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $1,550 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $1,300 • Medication and prescriptions: $70 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $115 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $65 Thanks for reading all this. - Supaporn
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

Updates from Supaporn

  1. Small update. $705 so far, I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations.

  2. We're at 37% thanks to 15 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $349 raised so far (23%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Musyoka Githinji Mugisha

    Sending good thoughts. Get well soon

    • Kirana Sri HidayatAddress verified

      good luck, Supaporn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Montréal.

      • Ricardo H. Luna

        rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

        • Noah Gray

          best of luck, Supaporn. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Kano but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

          $1,560 raised of $1,550

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