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Care for Leonardo, 92: help cover a carer and medication in Tlaquepaque
Leonardo can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $2,150.
🇲🇽 Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico1,249 views
I'm caring for my father, who's 92. After a diagnosis of dementia Leonardo can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Leonardo 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.
Leonardo worked all of his life as a schoolteacher, and raised 5 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 $2,150 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $1,600
• Medication and prescriptions: $290
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $95
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $165
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Sofía
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Tlaquepaque.
Thank you. If you're in Tlaquepaque I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
Take care, Sofía. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Semarang.
your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Love from Thrissur.
your post was clear and honest. After 28 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Aurangabad.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Greetings from Liverpool.
Wishing you peace, Sofía. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Stay strong, Sofía. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Reading.
Sending strength. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 17 people at work. Love from Coyoacán.