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Care for Roberto, 86: help cover a carer and medication in Arlington

Roberto can't afford the care He needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $5,450.

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Esteban N. Gutiérrez
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Arlington
I'm caring for my father, who's 86. After a fall and hip fracture Roberto can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Roberto 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. Roberto worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 3 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 $5,450 goes: • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $220 • Part-time carer (eight months): $4,850 • Medication and prescriptions: $380 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Esteban
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

Updates from Esteban

  1. Small update. $2,251 so far, I made the first payment toward part-time carer.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,596 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “God bless. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Ankara”

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    “Wish I could do more. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Juiz de Fora”

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    “Blessings. Only $77 but hope it helps. - Nagpur”

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  • Eduardo C. NavarroQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Arlington

    • Esteban N. GutiérrezOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about hospital bed and mattress rental, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.

  • Kingsley Jide Okafor

    hope it all works out, Esteban. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Toulouse.

    • Silviu Ionescu

      gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. God bless.

      • Kulap Uthai Wattana

        You're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in San Jose but we're thinking of you. Blessings

        • Sharon L. Bradley

          sending love, Esteban. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

          $4,971.50 raised of $5,450

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