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Care for Ryan, 82: help cover a carer and medication in Sydney
Ryan, 82, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $3,900 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for me, who's 82. After a diagnosis of dementia Ryan can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ryan 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.
Ryan 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 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 $3,900 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $2,600
• Medication and prescriptions: $330
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $280
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $690
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Ryan
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hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Sydney
Best of luck, Ryan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.
Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Boulogne-Billancourt but we're thinking of you. God bless.
This could happen to any of us. After 18 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Siliguri.
rooting for you, Ryan. Hope you get there. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Lahore.
Best of luck, Ryan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
so sorry you're going through this, Ryan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.