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Care for Romain, 93: help cover a carer and medication in Paris
Help Romain stay in his own home with six months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for me, who's 93. After worsening Parkinson's disease Romain can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Romain 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.
Romain worked all of his life as a nurse, 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.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $4,850 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $4,200
• Medication and prescriptions: $310
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $140
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $200
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Romain
Updates from Romain
Quick update: $288 raised so far (6%). the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 4% thanks to 4 of you. I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions. More news soon.
We're at 1% thanks to 2 of you. I made the first payment toward part-time carer. More news soon.
- Seyi Victor Akinwale 🇳🇬 · $73
“Only $73 but hope it helps. - Epe”
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- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $67.50
“Sending love. Thought of Romain all day after reading this.”
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Stay strong, Romain. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Kano this morning. Thinking of Paris.
shared it with a few friends. I hope July is when things finally get easier
good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Salem.