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Care for Robert, 81: help cover a carer and medication in Leicester
Robert, 81, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $4,250 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 81. After worsening Parkinson's disease Robert can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Robert desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer.
Robert 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 four months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $4,250 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $2,900
• Medication and prescriptions: $630
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $280
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $440
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Deborah
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Praying for you, Deborah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Perth donated after I showed her your page.
What exactly is the $4,250 for?
It's all in the list in the story. part-time carer (four months) is the big one at $2,900, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.
Wishing you the best. Wishing Robert a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. All the best
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Robert?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about part-time carer (four months), advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings!
take care, Deborah. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Leicester
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up
Take care, Deborah. Looking forward to the next update
Praying for you, Deborah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care!
hang in there. Get well soon. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best