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Dignity in old age: caring for Elijah

Help Elijah stay in his own home with eight months of part-time care.

🇺🇸 California, United States1,355 views
Charles R. Perkins
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San Jose
I'm caring for my father, who's 80. After a fall and hip fracture Elijah can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Elijah 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. Elijah worked all of his life as a bus driver, and raised 2 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. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $3,850 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $2,450 • Medication and prescriptions: $900 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $195 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $305 Glad we found this place. - Charles
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

Updates from Charles

  1. Quick update: $741 raised so far (19%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $686 raised so far (18%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($296 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Jimena F. CabreraPhoto verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Charles. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Quezon City.

    • Kausar Aleena Memon

      Thinking of you, Charles. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.

      • Brielle Norwood

        Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Oaxaca de Juárez.

        • Asher T. Richardson

          Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of San Jose!

          • Satish T. Grewal

            hope things get better soon, Charles. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Seoul

            • Namukasa Upendo MussaPhoto verified

              Sending strength, Charles. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings!

              • Samuel Vinícius Dias

                praying for you, Charles. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

                • Hamisi Ssebuliba Kamau

                  thanks for sharing this, Charles. Hope you get there

                  $1,255.50 raised of $3,850

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