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Care for Ahmed, 76: help cover a carer and medication in Sandton

Help Ahmed stay in his own home with six months of part-time care.

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Ahmed E. Buthelezi
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I'm caring for my father, who's 76. After a diagnosis of dementia Ahmed can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ahmed desperately wants to stay at home. I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Ahmed worked all of his life as a factory worker, and raised 3 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 $800 goes: โ€ข Part-time carer (six months): $450 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $180 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $105 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $65 Thanks for reading all this. - Ahmed
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3.6(18 reviews)

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  • Elias L. Haynes

    thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Wesley A. PadillaQuestion

      Is part-time carer (six months) the biggest cost or is there more coming?

      • Anna Ingrid Braun

        Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Bangkok.

        • Joy Noman Mondal

          Sending good thoughts, Ahmed. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

          • Bea P. GarciaQuestion

            how is Ahmed doing now?

            • Kerem ฤฐbrahim Tekin

              You're not alone, Ahmed. Shared this with my family.

              • Fernando J. ParedesQuestion

                Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ahmed?

                • Ahmed E. ButheleziOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                  Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about part-time carer (six months), advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.

              • Maverick M. Schneider

                Praying for you. Wishing Ahmed a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                • Chidi Babatunde Okoro

                  Wishing Ahmed a smooth procedure and a full recovery

                  • Madhuri C. Dave

                    Take care. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Sandton

                    • Levi C. Park

                      Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Ottawa

                      • Yusuf Coetzee

                        sending strength, Ahmed. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Sandton.

                        • Priya Dutta

                          Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Epe.

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