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Dignity in old age: caring for Ha-joon
Help Ha-joon stay in his own home with six months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 86. After a heart attack Ha-joon can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ha-joon 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.
Ha-joon worked all of his life as a factory worker, and raised 3 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $6,450 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $4,950
• Medication and prescriptions: $730
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $240
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $530
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Eun-woo
Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,299 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from London.
Take care, Eun-woo. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Love from Mumbai.
hope it all works out, Eun-woo. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings
thinking of you and your family, Eun-woo. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Nagpur