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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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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.
Updates from Lakshmi
44% there. the plan for hospital bed and mattress rental is now scheduled. Thank you.
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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
Stay strong, Lakshmi. I hope things turn around soon.
How is Latha doing now?
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.
sending strength, Lakshmi. Shared it with a few friends. All the best!
Take care, Lakshmi. Get well soon. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope September is when things finally get easier
hope the doctors have good news. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.