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Dignity in old age: caring for Dario
Help Dario stay in his own home with four months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 84. After a stroke last April Dario can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Dario desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer.
Dario worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $3,000 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $2,650
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $190
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $160
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Elisa
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Praying for you, Elisa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 28 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Keep going, Elisa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted.
best of luck, Elisa. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Jakarta!
How is Dario doing now?
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 19 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Good luck. Wishing Dario a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
thanks for sharing this. Wishing Dario a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.