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Dignity in old age: caring for Jack
Jack cannot afford the care He needs after the death of his spouse; we are asking for $1,300.
🇺🇸 Georgia, United States2,465 views
I'm caring for my father, who's 85. After the death of his spouse Jack can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Jack 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.
Jack worked all of his life as a seamstress, and raised 4 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 $1,300 goes:
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $600
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $370
• Medication and prescriptions: $330
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Wishing you the best, Mia. Get well soon. Take care
Stay strong, Mia. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it