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Home care fund for Arianna in Bakersfield

Arianna can't afford the care She needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $6,300.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States8,079 views
Katherine J. Spencer
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Bakersfield
I'm caring for my mother, who's 82. After a fall and hip fracture Arianna can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Arianna desperately wants to stay at home. I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Arianna worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 2 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. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $6,300 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $5,000 • Medication and prescriptions: $550 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $370 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $380 I hope life is good to you.
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Updates from Katherine

  1. Quick update: $3,836 raised so far (61%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $1,316 raised so far (21%). I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Wesley LucasQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Arianna!

    • Katherine J. SpencerOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      It's all in the list in the story. part-time carer (six months) is the big one at $5,000, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Nilmini Madhavi ZoysaPhoto verified

    Good luck, Katherine. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Greetings from Kyoto.

    • Erdem İsmail Koç

      Keep going. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Bakersfield

      • Léa RichardPhoto verified

        Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 4 people at work. Love from Kano.

        • Wulan Fani Suharto

          Hang in there, Katherine. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Toronto this morning. Take care

          • Angelica D. Dela Cruz

            Best of luck, Katherine. Wishing Arianna a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Jimma this morning!

            $6,625 raised of $6,300

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