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Home care fund for Teresa in San Diego
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
Updates from Ellie
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