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Heather wants to stay at home - help fund four months of care
Heather can't afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we're asking for $6,000.
🇬🇧 Wales, United Kingdom2,592 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 87. After the death of her spouse Heather can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Heather 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.
Heather worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 5 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.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $6,000 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $4,750
• Medication and prescriptions: $770
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $260
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $220
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Theodore
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You're not alone, Theodore. Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Praying for you, Theodore. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Theodore. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier!