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Dignity in old age: caring for Asif

Asif, 87, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $400 for a carer and medicines.

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Sohel Anisur Mahmud
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Savar
I'm caring for my father, who's 87. After a fall and hip fracture Asif can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Asif 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. Asif 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 eight months will make a huge difference. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $400 goes: • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $70 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $35 • Part-time carer (eight months): $295 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Sohel

  1. We're at 32% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 32% now ($129). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Quick update: $29 raised so far (7%). I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Happy to help. From Wollongong with love.”

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    “My mother told me about this one. - Luxor”

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  • Venesha T. Johnston

    I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Savar.

    • Bolaji Olumide Hassan

      Hope things get better soon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick!

      • Farhan Zeeshan Ali

        Hope things get better soon. Wishing Asif a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best!

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