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Care for Santiago, 87: help cover a carer and medication in Oakland
Santiago can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $4,250.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 87. After a diagnosis of dementia Santiago can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Santiago desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer.
Santiago worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for three 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 (three months): $2,950
• Medication and prescriptions: $540
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $220
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $540
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“Only $500 but hope it helps. - Likoni”
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Hope it all works out, Leonardo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 20 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Curitiba this morning. God bless
rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Ubud.
Sending love, Leonardo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.