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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.

🇺🇸 United States5,949 views
Claudia T. Fuentes
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Albany
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
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Updates from Claudia

  1. Update from Albany: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 67% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. 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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  • Junaid Bilal Pasha

    Hope it all works out, Claudia. Wishing Álvaro a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up.

    • Lyudmila Iryna Zaitsev

      sending strength, Claudia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Mandaue

      • Reem Lina Wahba

        Wishing you the best, Claudia. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless

        • Mercy Githinji

          Hang in there, Claudia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Giza.

          • Ricardo Walker

            hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest!

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