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Care for Godwin, 77: help cover a carer and medication in Lagos
Help Godwin stay in his own home with three months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 77. After the death of his spouse Godwin can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Godwin 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.
Godwin worked all of his life as a nurse, 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 $650 goes:
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $35
• Part-time carer (three months): $580
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $35
I hope life is good to you.
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“Thought of Godwin all day after reading this. - Kraków”
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“From my family to yours. Been where you are, it gets better. - San Nicolás de los Garza”
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“Stay strong. Thought of Godwin all day after reading this. - Surabaya”
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“From my family to yours. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Varanasi”
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Take care, Chinedu. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
you're not alone, Chinedu. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Godwin
It's all in the list in the story. mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is the big one at $35, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.
Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Lagos.
Wishing you peace, Chinedu. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.
Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Dwarka so I could bring a meal. God bless.