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Isabelle wants to stay at home - help fund four months of care
Isabelle cannot afford the care She needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we are asking for $2,950.
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 77. After a diagnosis of dementia Isabelle can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Isabelle desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Isabelle worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 3 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 $2,950 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $1,800
• Medication and prescriptions: $430
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $330
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $390
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Adam
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looking forward to the next update. Love from Rochester.
Sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt
Take care, Adam. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 6 people at work. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt.
best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. I hope April is when things finally get easier.
Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Monterrey but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt
Praying for you. Get well soon. I hope April is when things finally get easier.
Stay strong, Adam. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Üsküdar.
stay strong, Adam. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Caloocan but we're thinking of you
wishing you peace, Adam. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt.
This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 12 people at work
Hang in there, Adam. Get well soon. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt.
your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt.
You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Peshawar.
Wishing Isabelle a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.
Rooting for you, Adam. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Sending good thoughts, Adam. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Love from Sydney.
Keep going, Adam. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope April is when things finally get easier.
Hang in there, Adam. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Adam. Hope the doctors have good news. I'll check back for the next update.