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Care for Todd, 86: help cover a carer and medication in Mesa
Todd can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $4,650.
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I'm caring for me, who's 86. After a diagnosis of dementia Todd can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Todd desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer.
Todd worked all of his life as a carpenter, and raised 2 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 $4,650 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $3,500
• Medication and prescriptions: $400
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $340
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $410
Glad we found this place.
- Todd
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Thinking of you and your family, Todd. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
Hope you get there. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
Thinking of you and your family, Todd. Hope you get there.
Hang in there, Todd. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Kano so I could bring a meal. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Todd. Wishing Todd a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care!