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Melanie can't afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we're asking for $3,050.

🇨🇦 British Columbia, Canada2,688 views
Marcus A. Chapman
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Kelowna
I'm caring for my mother, who's 79. After the death of her spouse Melanie can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Melanie 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. Melanie worked all of her life as a carpenter, and raised 4 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 $3,050 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $340 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $175 • Part-time carer (four months): $2,535 Thanks for reading all this.

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  • Sending strength, Marcus. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Kelowna

    • Dhanush B. YadavPhoto verified

      Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Kelowna!

      • Take care. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together. Love from Los Angeles.

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