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Care for Matthew, 75: help cover a carer and medication in Dallas
Matthew can't afford the care He needs after a stroke last October; we're asking for $1,400.
🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas, United States698 views
I'm caring for my father, who's 75. After a stroke last October Matthew can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Matthew 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.
Matthew worked all of his life as a carpenter, 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $1,400 goes:
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $290
• Medication and prescriptions: $700
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $410
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Gabriel
Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($132). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled.
Small update. $122 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
We're at 7% thanks to 4 of you. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor in Saint Paul donated after I showed her your page.
Hang in there, Gabriel. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Madrid donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Gabriel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Sydney.
thanks for sharing this. Get well soon. Thinking of Dallas.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Grand Rapids.