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Home care fund for Deborah in Dundee
Deborah, 77, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $4,350 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for me, who's 77. After a fall and hip fracture Deborah can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Deborah desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Deborah worked all of her life as a shopkeeper, and raised 4 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 $4,350 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $3,400
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $490
• Medication and prescriptions: $460
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Updates from Deborah
Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,162 in total) the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
31% there. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
15% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you. - Deborah
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Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Sylhet.
Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Faisalabad.
So sorry you're going through this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in Bekasi but we're thinking of you. Love from Bekasi
Wishing you peace, Deborah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Take care.
Sending strength, Deborah. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Deborah. Get well soon. All the best
keep going. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up
Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Hialeah.
So sorry you're going through this, Deborah. It takes guts to ask. Well done.