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Care for Silas, 87: help cover a carer and medication in Bakersfield

Silas, 87, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $5,500 for a carer and medicines.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States1,145 views
Shirley R. Dunn
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Bakersfield
I'm caring for my father, who's 87. After worsening Parkinson's disease Silas can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Silas 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. Silas worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 2 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 $5,500 goes: • Part-time carer (three months): $4,450 • Medication and prescriptions: $640 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $220 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $190 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Shirley

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Silas all day after reading this. - Birmingham”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Silas all day after reading this.”

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  • Wishing you the best, Shirley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Chattogram this morning. Greetings from Chattogram.

    • Sending strength, Shirley. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless

      • Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

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