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Dignity in old age: caring for Yoga

Yoga, 81, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $300 for a carer and medicines.

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Lia Purnomo
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Malang
I'm caring for my father, who's 81. After a fall and hip fracture Yoga can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Yoga desperately wants to stay at home. I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Yoga worked all of his life as a nurse, 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 $300 goes: โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $135 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $95 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $70 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Malang

    • Lia PurnomoOwnerAnswerVerified organization

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

  • hope you get there. We're a small family in Warsaw but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Warsaw.

    • Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Krakรณw.

      • Hope things get better soon, Lia. Your post was clear and honest.

        • Ki-tae JungQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yoga

          • Lia PurnomoOwnerAnswerVerified organization

            It's all in the list in the story. medication and prescriptions is the big one at $135, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.

        • Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

          • Wendy A. KellerID verified

            praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 37 people at work.

            • How is Yoga doing now?

              • Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Ribeirรฃo Preto

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                    • Keep going, Lia. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

                      • Ingrid VogtPhoto verified

                        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Love from Zaporizhzhia.

                        • Get well soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

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