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Home care fund for Emily in Riverside

Emily, 79, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $5,650 for a carer and medicines.

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Doris N. Marshall
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Riverside
I'm caring for my mother, who's 79. After a diagnosis of dementia Emily can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Emily 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. Emily worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 3 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 $5,650 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $4,400 • Medication and prescriptions: $630 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $270 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $350 Glad we found this place.
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    “Hope things get better. Hope the March deadline works out. - Addis Ababa”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Emily all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

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    “Every little bit. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Narayanganj”

  • Chidi Rotimi Nwachukwu 🇳🇬 · $30

    “Thought of Emily all day after reading this. - Onitsha”

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    “Sending love. My neighbor told me about this one. - Warri”

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    “Take care of yourselves. My father told me about this one. - San Francisco”

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    Outstanding person

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Exceptional service

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Exceptional service

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Louis Thomas Bonnet

    Keep going, Doris. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Narayanganj.

    • Waseem Salman Bhatti

      Rooting for you, Doris. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Wollongong

      • Everly E. Kirby

        Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Riverside.

        • Kennedy S. Washington

          Good luck, Doris. Hope you get there. All the best.

          • Jolanda Sara Hoogland

            Best of luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

            • Liên Tâm Trinh

              You're not alone, Doris. Wishing Emily a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

              • Annabelle E. PierceAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                Praying for you, Doris. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Haarlem so I could bring a meal

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