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Home care fund for Lorena in Niterói
Lorena, 91, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $1,900 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for me, who's 91. After a diagnosis of dementia Lorena can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Lorena 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.
Lorena worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 2 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $1,900 goes:
• Medication and prescriptions: $230
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $105
• Part-time carer (eight months): $1,565
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Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
So sorry you're going through this, Lorena. Get well soon.
Thinking of you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Nizamabad
Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Bristol donated after I showed her your page.
Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Marrakesh so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Sydney.
Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. God bless
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Lagos.