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Alexander wants to stay at home - help fund six months of care
Alexander can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $5,600.
🇦🇺 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia6,673 views
I'm caring for me, who's 82. After a diagnosis of dementia Alexander can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Alexander 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.
Alexander worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 4 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 $5,600 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $4,100
• Medication and prescriptions: $700
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $350
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $450
Thank you so much.
- Alexander
Updates from Alexander
Small update. $3,035 so far, I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.
Update from Newcastle: I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Rooting for you, Alexander. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
You're not alone, Alexander. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Newcastle.
thinking of you and your family, Alexander. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Newcastle.
Sending love, Alexander. Hope this works out for you. Take care
Wishing Alexander a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless
Keep going, Alexander. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City.
wishing you peace, Alexander. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Take care.
Praying for you. Wishing Alexander a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together