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Dignity in old age: caring for Kai
Kai can't afford the care He needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $4,700.
🇨🇦 Ontario, Canada5,104 views
I'm caring for my father, who's 91. After a fall and hip fracture Kai can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Kai 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.
Kai 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 $4,700 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $3,200
• Medication and prescriptions: $430
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $410
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $660
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Lawrence
Updates from Lawrence
We're at 86% thanks to 90 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Small update. $2,712 so far, we've started the first stage.
Quick update: $1,060 raised so far (23%). the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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wishing Kai a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours
get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Auckland donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
wishing Kai a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours.