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Care for Brian, 90: help cover a carer and medication in Ottawa

Brian can't afford the care He needs after the death of his spouse; we're asking for $4,250.

🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada3,605 views
Doris M. Reynolds
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Ottawa
I'm caring for my father, who's 90. After the death of his spouse Brian can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Brian desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Brian worked all of his life as a farmer, 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $4,250 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $2,900 • Medication and prescriptions: $660 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $460 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $230 Thank you so much.

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Doris. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Thủ Đức

    • Sending strength, Doris. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Gdańsk donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Ottawa.

      • hang in there, Doris. Your post was clear and honest.

        • Sending good thoughts, Doris. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Sheffield so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Ottawa

          • Thanks for sharing this, Doris. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Sydney this morning.

            • Wishing you the best, Doris. Wishing Brian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Saint-Denis.

              • Thanks for sharing this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Pasig.

                • Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Narayanganj

                  • Sending strength, Doris. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

                    • Deniz Yusuf ArslanPhoto verified

                      Thanks for sharing this, Doris. Your post was clear and honest. God bless

                      • Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Bonny but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Bonny

                        • Irene B. DomínguezPhoto verified

                          Sending love. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Medina.

                          • Hope it all works out, Doris. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings

                            • Thinking of you, Doris. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

                              • Heather DavisID verified

                                Sending strength, Doris. Get well soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                                • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

                                  • Itzel B. ContrerasAddress verified

                                    Sending strength, Doris. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. All the best.

                                    • Praying for you, Doris. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Jakarta Selatan.

                                      • your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Epe

                                        • Hope things get better soon, Doris. Looking forward to the next update. God bless!

                                          • Best of luck, Doris. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Embakasi so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Fort Worth

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