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Care for Brooks, 93: help cover a carer and medication in Reading

Help Brooks stay in his own home with four months of part-time care.

🇺🇸 Reading, Pennsylvania, United States2,173 views
Brooks Marshall
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Reading
I'm caring for me, who's 93. After a diagnosis of dementia Brooks can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Brooks 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. Brooks worked all of his life as a schoolteacher, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $1,850 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $1,000 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $520 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $330 Thank you so much. - Brooks
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Updates from Brooks

  1. Update from Reading: the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Majid Mustafa Abbas

    Thinking of you and your family, Brooks. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

    • Efe Aisha FalanaID verified

      Thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

      • Nida Maryam Baig

        Thinking of you and your family, Brooks. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Bengaluru!

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