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Riley wants to stay at home - help fund six months of care

Riley can't afford the care She needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $6,200.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom6,874 views
Arianna M. Simmons
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Leicester
I'm caring for my mother, who's 74. After a fall and hip fracture Riley can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Riley 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. Riley worked all of her life as a nurse, and raised 2 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $6,200 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $4,700 • Medication and prescriptions: $670 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $430 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $400 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Arianna

Updates from Arianna

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,840 in total) I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 37% there. the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Small update. $828 so far, the plan for hospital bed and mattress rental is now scheduled.

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    “Thought of Riley all day after reading this. - Guarulhos”

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    “Hang in there. Only $49 but hope it helps. - Iloilo City”

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    “Happy to help. Only $49 but hope it helps. - Saket”

  • Jasmine K. Garcia 🇵🇭 · $30
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    “Thought of Riley all day after reading this. - Warren”

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  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $70

    “Sending love. Hope the June deadline works out. - Bacoor”

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  • Sending good thoughts, Arianna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

    • Daniel Emeka MbaPhoto verified

      look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 8 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of Leicester

        • Hope things get better soon, Arianna. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.

          • Best of luck, Arianna. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

            • Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Mannheim.

              • Hope it all works out, Arianna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Johannesburg this morning. God bless

                • Best of luck, Arianna. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                  • You're not alone, Arianna. Your post was clear and honest

                    • Joy Lola OlawaleID verified

                      Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

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