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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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Francis H. Martinez
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Mandaue
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

  1. 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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    “Hope things get better! - Saint Paul”

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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.

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