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Care for Felix, 83: help cover a carer and medication in Berlin

Felix can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $3,350.

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Andrea Thomas
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Berlin
I'm caring for my father, who's 83. After worsening Parkinson's disease Felix can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Felix 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. Felix worked all of his life as a factory worker, and raised 2 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 $3,350 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $2,550 • Medication and prescriptions: $470 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $330 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Andrea

Updates from Andrea

  1. Small update. $2,116 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($987). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Small update. $676 so far, the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled.

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  • Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

    • Walker A. BurtonPhoto verified

      Sending good thoughts, Andrea. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.

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