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Dignity in old age: caring for Anand
Anand, 85, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $700 for a carer and medicines.
🇮🇳 Rajkot, Gujarat, India1,813 views
I'm caring for my father, who's 85. After the death of his spouse Anand can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Anand 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.
Anand worked all of his life as a farmer, 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 $700 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $570
• Medication and prescriptions: $50
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $30
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $50
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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“God bless. Hope you get the rest soon. - Strasbourg”
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rooting for you, Uma. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Philadelphia donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Philadelphia
gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Anand.
It's all in the list in the story. part-time carer (three months) is the big one at $570, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
Wishing Anand a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Wishing you the best, Uma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best
Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Scranton.