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Lucía wants to stay at home - help fund three months of care
Lucía can't afford the care She needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $2,550.
🇪🇸 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain2,465 views
I'm caring for my mother, who's 79. After a fall and hip fracture Lucía can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Lucía desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Lucía worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 2 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for three 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 $2,550 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $1,650
• Medication and prescriptions: $550
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $185
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $165
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Wishing Lucía a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Howrah.