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Home care fund for Gemma in Taguig
Gemma cannot afford the care She needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we are asking for $1,000.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 79. After a diagnosis of dementia Gemma can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Gemma 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.
Gemma worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 5 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $1,000 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $680
• Medication and prescriptions: $140
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $55
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $125
Thanks for reading all this.
- Patricia
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Gemma?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about part-time carer (four months), advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.
Get well soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
How is Gemma doing now?
Thinking of you and your family, Patricia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Thanks for sharing this, Patricia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best
sending love, Patricia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Best of luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. All the best
Praying for you, Patricia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Keep going, Patricia. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.