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Care for James, 93: help cover a carer and medication in Joliet

Help James stay in his own home with six months of part-time care.

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James N. Kelley
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Joliet
I'm caring for me, who's 93. After worsening Parkinson's disease James can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and James desperately wants to stay at home. I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. James 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 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 $1,650 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $930 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $480 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $240 I hope life is good to you.
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Updates from James

  1. Small update. $824 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($579). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions.

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  • Aaliyah Calloway

    So sorry you're going through this, James. Wishing James a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 28 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

    • Vijay L. Joshi

      hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Duluth so I could bring a meal.

      • Weston G. Tran

        Sending good thoughts, James. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from San Diego

        • Janina Paulina Jakubowski

          Thinking of you and your family, James. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Bonny.

          • Carmen L. Nava

            you're not alone, James. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

            • Mason Cunningham

              I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Cebu City.

              • Gbenga Emeka Salami

                Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Quezon City!

                • Ishrat Anika Mondal

                  Sending love, James. I hope things turn around soon.

                  • Ubol Ploy Rattanakorn

                    hang in there, James. Wishing James a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

                    • Rahayu Gita Sihombing

                      sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

                      • Anita M. BansalID verified

                        Wishing you the best, James. This could happen to any of us. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best!

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