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Care for Ethan, 76: help cover a carer and medication in Los Angeles

Ethan can't afford the care He needs after a heart attack; we're asking for $5,600.

🇺🇸 California, United States3,982 views
Brian W. Jenkins
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Los Angeles
I'm caring for my father, who's 76. After a heart attack Ethan can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ethan 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. Ethan worked all of his life as a bus driver, 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $5,600 goes: • Part-time carer (three months): $4,500 • Medication and prescriptions: $470 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $350 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $280 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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  • Yewande Hauwa AdeyemiID verified

    Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Los Angeles.

    • Lakshmi G. Babu

      Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Pimchanok Busaba Srisai

        Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Montpellier.

        • Ellie Norris

          Thanks for sharing this, Brian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

          • Uche Folake Nwosu

            Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

            • Vichai Pattanasiri

              I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

              • Tiago Guilherme Leite

                Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

                • Seul-gi Ji-yeon Ahn

                  Sending strength, Brian. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

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