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Care for Jorge, 76: help cover a carer and medication in Santarém

Jorge can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $400.

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I'm caring for my father, who's 76. After a diagnosis of dementia Jorge can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Jorge 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. Jorge worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 2 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 $400 goes: • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $125 • Medication and prescriptions: $190 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $85 Thank you so much. - Carolina

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