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Care for José, 78: help cover a carer and medication in Albany
José can't afford the care He needs after the death of his spouse; we're asking for $4,300.
🇺🇸 New York, United States944 views
I'm caring for my father, who's 78. After the death of his spouse José can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and José 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.
José worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 2 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.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $4,300 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $2,700
• Medication and prescriptions: $890
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $370
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $340
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help José?
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
This could happen to any of us. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too
So sorry you're going through this. Wishing José a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 18 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Sending love. Get well soon. Greetings from Quezon City.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Love from New Delhi.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Phoenix so I could bring a meal.
Sending strength, Sofía. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.
take care. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Mardan.
Wishing José a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Sofía. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.
Rooting for you, Sofía. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Hamilton
Wishing you peace. Get well soon. Take care