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Dignity in old age: caring for Joseph

Joseph, 81, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $4,750 for a carer and medicines.

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Riley N. Miranda
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Rockford
I'm caring for my father, who's 81. After a heart attack Joseph can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Joseph desperately wants to stay at home. I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Joseph 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 eight months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $4,750 goes: โ€ข Part-time carer (eight months): $3,600 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $440 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $430 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $280 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

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  • Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best

    • Stay strong, Riley. Hope you get there.

      • Stay strong, Riley. Wishing Joseph a smooth procedure and a full recovery

        • thinking of you and your family. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Savannah this morning. God bless

          • Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends

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