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

Aiden can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $5,500.

🇬🇧 Leeds, England, United Kingdom2,595 views
Jameson B. Gilbert
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Leeds
I'm caring for my father, who's 83. After a diagnosis of dementia Aiden can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Aiden desperately wants to stay at home. I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Aiden worked all of his life as a factory worker, and raised 5 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 $5,500 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $3,950 • Medication and prescriptions: $650 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $360 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $540 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Jameson
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Updates from Jameson

  1. Small update. $786 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. 5% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Jameson

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  • Ludwig Lukas Schreiber

    Sending love, Jameson. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from San Jose.

    • Natália Manuela Gonçalves

      Sending strength. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Riverside.

      • Thomas B. WadeID verified

        Wishing Aiden a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Venkatesh S. Sundaram

          Best of luck, Jameson. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Amiens.

          • Sumon Sumon Kabir

            rooting for you, Jameson. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings

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