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Care for Harold, 95: help cover a carer and medication in Las Cruces
Harold can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $5,400.
🇺🇸 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States1,356 views
I'm caring for my father, who's 95. After worsening Parkinson's disease Harold can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Harold 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.
Harold worked all of his life as a seamstress, and raised 3 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $5,400 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $4,300
• Medication and prescriptions: $350
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $220
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $530
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Walter
Wanted to say thank you properly. 4% funded and I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.
Small update. $225 so far, I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations.
Small update. $150 so far, I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.
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Sending strength. Wishing Harold a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Walter. Your post was clear and honest.
Thanks for sharing this, Walter. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Bowling Green but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Bowling Green