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Dignity in old age: caring for Yewande

Yewande, 77, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $550 for a carer and medicines.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria1,193 views
Kehinde Juliet Bello
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Ikeja
I'm caring for my mother, who's 77. After a diagnosis of dementia Yewande can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Yewande 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. Yewande worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 3 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six 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 $550 goes: • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $50 • Part-time carer (six months): $430 • Medication and prescriptions: $70 If you're reading this, thank you. - Kehinde
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

Updates from Kehinde

  1. We're at 94% thanks to 6 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $493 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($225 in total) I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Anna Hannah Schulze 🇩🇪 · $10
  • Uchenna Uchenna Hassan 🇳🇬 · $5
  • Jagadish S. Murthy 🇮🇳 · $75

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Yewande all day after reading this. - Thane”

  • Skylar S. Garza 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Be well. Hope the February deadline works out. - Miami”

  • Fabiana Amanda Xavier 🇧🇷 · $6
  • André Carvalho 🇧🇷 · $20
  • Olivia W. Jenkins 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Get well soon. Hope the February deadline works out. - Austin”

  • Håkan Eklund 🇸🇪 · $247.50
  • Mariana E. Rodríguez 🇨🇴 · $25
  • Paulo Felipe Duarte 🇧🇷 · $200

Reviews

3.0(6 reviews)

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  • Maryam Dina Qureshi🇪🇬Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Mona Amal Gaber🇲🇦Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Bello Emeka Akinwale🇳🇬Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Giorgia Silvia Carbone🇮🇹Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Jose Russell🇬🇧Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Audrey Mejia🇬🇧Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    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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$633.50 raised of $550

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