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Dignity in old age: caring for Vindya

Help Vindya stay in her own home with four months of part-time care.

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Upul Wickramasinghe
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Dehiwala
I'm caring for my mother, who's 78. After a heart attack Vindya can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Vindya 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. Vindya worked all of her life as a nurse, 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 $900 goes: • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $45 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $35 • Part-time carer (four months): $820 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

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    Went above and beyond

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Exceptional service

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Very responsive and caring

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Delivered on promises

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • Fatma Sevgi Aksoy

    Sending good thoughts, Upul. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Bakersfield

    • Madeline Sanchez

      Thinking of you and your family, Upul. Hope the doctors have good news. I hope July is when things finally get easier.

      • Agus Mulyadi TanQuestion

        can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Dehiwala.

        • Upul WickramasingheOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          Thank you. If you're in Dehiwala I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

      • Juan Fang Xiao

        Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

        • Laura Greta Engel

          thinking of you, Upul. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Dehiwala.

          • Şule Dilara KılıçPhoto verified

            Sending good thoughts, Upul. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

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