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Care for Javier, 83: help cover a carer and medication in Madrid
Javier can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $3,550.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 83. After a diagnosis of dementia Javier can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Javier 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.
Javier worked all of his life as a shopkeeper, and raised 2 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.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $3,550 goes:
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $330
• Part-time carer (three months): $2,750
• Medication and prescriptions: $470
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Mauricio
Updates from Mauricio
Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($917). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,187 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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“Thought of Javier all day after reading this. - Madrid”
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Wishing you peace, Mauricio. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless
Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Madrid.