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Álvaro wants to stay at home - help fund three months of care
Álvaro can't afford the care He needs after a heart attack; we're asking for $5,550.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 81. After a heart attack Álvaro can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Álvaro 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.
Álvaro 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 three months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $5,550 goes:
• Medication and prescriptions: $590
• Part-time carer (three months): $4,450
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $510
Thank you so much.
- Claudia
Updates from Claudia
Update from Albany: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 67% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($2,218). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.
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Hope it all works out, Claudia. Wishing Álvaro a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up.
sending strength, Claudia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Mandaue
Wishing you the best, Claudia. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless
Hang in there, Claudia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Giza.
hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest!