Beth's Medical and Dementia Support

My mom, Beth Wicklund, complained of a cough back in late July of 2016. One night she coughed so hard she felt she cracked a rib, so she was rushed to the ER and then transferred to the St. Cloud hospital. She resided there for about a month's time. Doctors discovered a large hardened mass of pneumonia around her lung and performed an emergency surgery to help drain fluid pressure. Beth's body was very weak and didn't forgo the surgery well. She remained on a ventilator in the ICU for four days. However, the pneumonia wasn't the only issue she went into the hosptial for. Earlier in July my mom was fired from her job of fourteen years due to forgetfulness, losing time, and being confused. The doctors had her screened by a neurologist and after months and months of testing, Beth has been diagnosed with severe, early-onset subcortical dementia. My family has watched Beth's father, my grandfather, pass away from severe dementia. We know this illness. We know our lives are now forever changed. We know the struggle ahead. That is why, on behalf of my mom and dad I am asking for help. My mom is only fifty-two years old. This diagnosis been an ongoing process and a daily struggle. After insurance, her medical bills are totaling $15-20,000. After losing my mom's income, the rest of the family struggles to make house payments, car payments, copays on prescriptions, lunch account for my fifteen-year-old brother, hotel to stay down at Mayo Clinic for further testing, etc. Payments are long passed due and my dad could really use some relief as soon as possible (although he is too stubborn and grateful for the people that have already helped us immensely to admit we need help). I know there are many good causes to give too. I'm sure there are families that are scared and hurting even more than we are, but I am creating this fund because I am finally willing to admit that I am scared and I am hurting for my parents and what the future may bring. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my family's story. If you are unable to donate, your prayers mean everything to us as well. 

Blessings To All,

Olivia