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Care for Kannan, 90: help cover a carer and medication in Kanpur

Kannan can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $700.

🇮🇳 Uttar Pradesh, India1,129 views
Nithya S. Namboothiri
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Kanpur
I'm caring for my father, who's 90. After a diagnosis of dementia Kannan can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Kannan 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. Kannan worked all of his life as a carpenter, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $700 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $590 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $35 • Medication and prescriptions: $75 Thank you for reading my story. - Nithya
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Updates from Nithya

  1. 55% there. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. We're at 24% thanks to 5 of you. the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Vikash H. Maharaj

    so sorry you're going through this, Nithya. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Kanpur.

    • Kévin Olivier Blanc

      Wishing you peace, Nithya. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care

      • Nathaniel Vincent Bonsu

        So sorry you're going through this, Nithya. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from 6th of October City!

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