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Care for Luke, 84: help cover a carer and medication in Los Angeles

Luke, 84, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $5,250 for a carer and medicines.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Los Angeles, California, United States2,962 views
Joyce Evans
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Los Angeles
I'm caring for my father, who's 84. After a fall and hip fracture Luke can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Luke desperately wants to stay at home. I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Luke worked all of his life as a shopkeeper, and raised 3 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 $5,250 goes: โ€ข Part-time carer (eight months): $3,500 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $890 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $290 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $570 With deep gratitude, Joyce

Updates from Joyce

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,329 in total) the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 16% thanks to 30 of you. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $464 raised so far (9%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Selamawit Selamawit Gebre ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $50

    โ€œGet well soon. Please keep us posted. - Jimmaโ€

  • Swati Awasthi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Michael H. Hill ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $15
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Luke all day after reading this. - Quezon Cityโ€

  • Kwabena Nana Larbi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $15
  • Valentina J. Domรญnguez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Thiago Albuquerque ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $5
  • Kylie L. Schwartz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Harish P. Raman ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Rakesh W. Maurya ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5

    โ€œRooting for you. Thought of Luke all day after reading this. - Mumbaiโ€

  • Teodoro H. Reyes ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $20

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Luke all day after reading this. - Calambaโ€

  • Shima Nargis Parvez ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5

    โ€œBe well. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Muzaffarpurโ€

  • Ratul Sohel Sheikh ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Michael Yinka Alabi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Zoya Zoya Grigoriev ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $30
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $30
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $50
  • Emery A. Ayala ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $138

    โ€œAll the best. Only $138 but hope it helps.โ€

  • Vasanthi E. Varma ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $70.50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $20

    โ€œRooting for you. Been where you are, it gets better. - Savarโ€

Reviews

3.8(6 reviews)

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  • Ani Rahayu Tampubolon๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Ethan Laurent Garcia๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Vaishali S. Naik๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Joaquรญn R. Espinoza๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Fatema Maliha Sarker๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Mehwish Dua Sandhu๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Hope it all works out, Joyce. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Love from Bristol.

    • stay strong, Joyce. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Sukkur.

      • Citra Putri SuhartoPhoto verified

        Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Lahore.

        • Sending love, Joyce. Wishing Luke a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

          • John Paul J. MacaraegPhoto verified

            Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Mรฉrida.

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