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Care for Irfan, 76: help cover a carer and medication in Medan
Irfan can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $650.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 76. After worsening Parkinson's disease Irfan can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Irfan 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.
Irfan 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $650 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $460
• Medication and prescriptions: $85
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $35
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $70
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Sending strength, Fitri. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
hope it all works out, Fitri. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Kinondoni so I could bring a meal.
Best of luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Pune donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Praying for you, Fitri. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!