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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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  • Haruka Harumi Sasaki🇯🇵Verified helper
    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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    Changed my perspective

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

    • 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

      • 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.

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

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

            • 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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