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Care for Murilo, 80: help cover a carer and medication in Olinda

Murilo can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $1,900.

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Tatiane Ingrid Paiva
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Olinda
I'm caring for my father, who's 80. After a diagnosis of dementia Murilo can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Murilo 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. Murilo worked all of his life as a farmer, 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 $1,900 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $1,600 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $175 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $125 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

Updates from Tatiane

  1. Quick update: $695 raised so far (37%). I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($346). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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    “Thought of Murilo all day after reading this. - Tokyo”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Coimbatore”

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  • Stay strong, Tatiane. Hope you get there. After 28 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything

    • Thinking of you, Tatiane. Hope this works out for you.

      • Stay strong. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Thinking of you and your family, Tatiane. Wishing Murilo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

          • Wishing you peace, Tatiane. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

            • Good luck, Tatiane. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

              $1,045 raised of $1,900

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