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Carlo wants to stay at home - help fund six months of care
Carlo, 76, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $800 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 76. After a stroke last August Carlo can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Carlo 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.
Carlo worked all of his life as a carpenter, 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.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $800 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $570
• Medication and prescriptions: $100
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $40
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $90
With deep gratitude,
Francis
Updates from Francis
Update from Mandaue: I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hang in there, Francis. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.