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Home care fund for Carla in East London
Carla, 93, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $1,200 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 93. After the death of her spouse Carla can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Carla 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.
Carla worked all of her life as a seamstress, and raised 5 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 $1,200 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $900
• Medication and prescriptions: $95
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $80
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $125
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of East London.
Hang in there, Olivia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
Get well soon. After 21 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Olivia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.