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Care for Wayne, 79: help cover a carer and medication in Johannesburg

Wayne can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $1,300.

🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa1,018 views
Gerhard D. Pienaar
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Johannesburg
I'm caring for my father, who's 79. After worsening Parkinson's disease Wayne can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Wayne 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. Wayne 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 six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $1,300 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $1,050 • Medication and prescriptions: $160 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $55 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $35 Thank you so much. - Gerhard

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  • Praying for you, Gerhard. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours.

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