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Latha wants to stay at home - help fund four months of care

Latha, 83, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $750 for a carer and medicines.

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Lakshmi S. Sivakumar
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I'm caring for my mother, who's 83. After a heart attack Latha can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Latha 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. Latha worked all of her life as a seamstress, 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $750 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $560 • Medication and prescriptions: $90 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $35 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $65 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Updates from Lakshmi

  1. 44% there. the plan for hospital bed and mattress rental is now scheduled. Thank you.

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Latha all day after reading this. - Dhaka”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Latha all day after reading this.”

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  • Naveed Moin MirzaAddress verified

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

    • Annabelle A. Carlson

      Stay strong, Lakshmi. I hope things turn around soon.

      • Walker N. PickettQuestion

        How is Latha doing now?

        • Weston A. Dixon

          Praying for you, Lakshmi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Bristol.

          • Reagan L. Herrera

            sending strength, Lakshmi. Shared it with a few friends. All the best!

            • Rose Auma Kessy

              Take care, Lakshmi. Get well soon. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

              • Francis N. Magsaysay

                It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope September is when things finally get easier

                • Vidya Iyengar

                  hope the doctors have good news. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

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