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Dignity in old age: caring for Tiffany
Help Tiffany stay in her own home with four months of part-time care.
🇬🇧 LE12 7PG, Leicester, England, United Kingdom5,048 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 76. After a heart attack Tiffany can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Tiffany 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.
Tiffany worked all of her life as a factory worker, 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 $3,700 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $3,300
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $180
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $220
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Ellie
79% there. the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled. Thank you.
Quick update: $2,375 raised so far (64%). I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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You're not alone, Ellie. This could happen to any of us.
Sending love. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Ellie. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Sending strength, Ellie. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Thủ Đức this morning. Thinking of Leicester
Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. I hope January is when things finally get easier. All the best