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Care for Maina, 89: help cover a carer and medication in Mwanza
Maina can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $750.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 89. After worsening Parkinson's disease Maina can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Maina 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.
Maina worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 3 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 $750 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $650
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $45
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $55
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Barasa
We're at 24% thanks to 4 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
We're at 21% thanks to 3 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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How is Maina doing now?
Hope things get better soon. Hope the doctors have good news.
this could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Seattle donated after I showed her your page. Love from Seattle.