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Dignity in old age: caring for Isaiah
Isaiah can't afford the care He needs after a heart attack; we're asking for $4,650.
🇨🇦 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada5,013 views
I'm caring for my father, who's 96. After a heart attack Isaiah can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Isaiah 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.
Isaiah worked all of his life as a nurse, 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 $4,650 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $3,150
• Medication and prescriptions: $590
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $500
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $410
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Katherine
Small update. $1,124 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Small update. $2,885 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Hang in there, Katherine. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Love from Ballarat.
Best of luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.