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Care for John, 78: help cover a carer and medication in Dar es Salaam
John, 78, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $450 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for me, who's 78. After worsening Parkinson's disease John can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and John 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.
John worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 3 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 $450 goes:
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $30
• Medication and prescriptions: $60
• Part-time carer (three months): $360
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Sending strength, John. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.