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Care for Anwar, 85: help cover a carer and medication in Oakland
Anwar can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $4,350.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 85. After worsening Parkinson's disease Anwar can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Anwar desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer.
Anwar worked all of his life as a bus driver, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight months will make a huge difference.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $4,350 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $3,250
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $650
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $450
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Hassan
Good news. Because of your gifts ($262 in total) I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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hope it all works out, Hassan. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Blessings