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Mavis can't afford the care She needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $850.
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I'm caring for me, who's 74. After worsening Parkinson's disease Mavis can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Mavis 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.
Mavis worked all of her life as a carpenter, 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 $850 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $640
• Medication and prescriptions: $95
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $50
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $65
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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“Hope this helps. From Fortaleza with love. - Fortaleza”
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“Wish I could do more. Been where you're, it gets better. - San Nicolás de los Garza”
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“Happy to help. Hope the October deadline works out. - Rajkot”
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“Hang in there. From Radom with love. - Radom”
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- Liza Abad 🇵🇭 · $100
- Sérgio Guilherme Santos 🇧🇷 · $8
“Best of luck. Thought of Mavis all day after reading this. - Juazeiro do Norte”
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Sending love, Mavis. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Taguig!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mavis
It's all in the list in the story. part-time carer (eight months) is the big one at $640, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
keep going, Mavis. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
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. Love from Yekaterinburg.
good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from São Paulo.