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Dignity in old age: caring for Titilayo
Titilayo can't afford the care She needs after a heart attack; we're asking for $600.
🇳🇬 Warri, Delta, Nigeria2,340 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 94. After a heart attack Titilayo can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Titilayo 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.
Titilayo worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 3 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 $600 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $460
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $65
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $75
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Take care, Folake. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Warri.
Thank you. If you're in Warri I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Sending good thoughts, Folake. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Titilayo.
Sure. The biggest one is part-time carer (four months), $460. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.
Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Keep going, Folake. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care!
thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!