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Care for Ricardo, 95: help cover a carer and medication in Alicante
Help Ricardo stay in his own home with eight months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for me, who's 95. After a heart attack Ricardo can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ricardo 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.
Ricardo worked all of his life as a factory worker, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight 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 $2,600 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $1,850
• Medication and prescriptions: $290
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $290
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $170
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Ricardo
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Wishing you the best, Ricardo. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours.
You're not alone. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
you're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Kumasi this morning. Love from Kumasi
Rooting for you, Ricardo. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Port Harcourt.
Praying for you, Ricardo. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Malang.
You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Cairo.