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Teresa can't afford the care She needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $4,200.

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I'm caring for my mother, who's 93. After a diagnosis of dementia Teresa can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Teresa 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. Teresa worked all of her life as a carpenter, 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 $4,200 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $3,250 • Medication and prescriptions: $490 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $460 I hope life is good to you. - Ellie

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  1. Update from San Diego: I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Thanks for sharing this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 23 people at work. God bless.

    • wishing you the best, Ellie. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Faisalabad

      • Thinking of you and your family, Ellie. Wishing Teresa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Khulna.

        • Hang in there, Ellie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

          • Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Saket this morning. God bless

            • so sorry you're going through this, Ellie. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of San Diego

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