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Dignity in old age: caring for Chalerm
Chalerm, 82, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $1,100 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for me, who's 82. After a diagnosis of dementia Chalerm can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Chalerm desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer.
Chalerm 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 three months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $830
• Medication and prescriptions: $180
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $90
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Chalerm
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sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Chalerm. Shared this with my family. Love from Quezon City.
Praying for you, Chalerm. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from London
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 4 people at work
Take care, Chalerm. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 27 people at work. All the best