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Care for Maverick, 87: help cover a carer and medication in Liverpool

Maverick can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $4,700.

🇬🇧 L14 3WU, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom3,948 views
Howard L. Baker
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Liverpool
I'm caring for my father, who's 87. After a diagnosis of dementia Maverick can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Maverick desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Maverick worked all of his life as a carpenter, and raised 5 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 $4,700 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $3,550 • Medication and prescriptions: $530 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $360 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $260 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Howard

  1. We're at 40% thanks to 49 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon. - Howard

  2. Quick update: $1,340 raised so far (29%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Liverpool: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Maverick all day after reading this. - Karachi”

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  • Esi Darko

    Best of luck, Howard. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

    • Laura B. CortésID verifiedPhoto verified

      wishing you peace, Howard. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

      • Roman E. Moran

        Keep going. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

        $2,693 raised of $4,700

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