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Dignity in old age: caring for Vivian
Help Vivian stay in her own home with eight months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 74. After worsening Parkinson's disease Vivian can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Vivian desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Vivian worked all of her life as a schoolteacher, and raised 2 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $500 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $290
• Medication and prescriptions: $80
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $55
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $75
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Lanre
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Ogbomosho.
Thank you. If you're in Ogbomosho I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
Good luck, Lanre. Wishing Vivian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.