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Care for Otieno, 94: help cover a carer and medication in Kinondoni
Otieno can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $150.
🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania794 views
I'm caring for my father, who's 94. After worsening Parkinson's disease Otieno can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Otieno 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.
Otieno worked all of his life as a seamstress, 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 $150 goes:
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $25
• Medication and prescriptions: $45
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $80
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Halima
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Your post was clear and honest. After 17 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Thinking of you and your family, Halima. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Kinondoni.