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Dignity in old age: caring for Kunle
Kunle, 74, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $400 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 74. After a fall and hip fracture Kunle can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Kunle 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.
Kunle worked all of his life as a carpenter, 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 $400 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $340
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $30
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $30
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Best of luck, Halima. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Bonny
Best of luck, Halima. Your post was clear and honest.
Thinking of you, Halima. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Dehiwala.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Kathmandu this morning. Love from Kathmandu.
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in El Paso this morning. God bless
best of luck, Halima. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Mbale
Thinking of you and your family, Halima. Get well soon. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Hang in there, Halima. I hope things turn around soon
Praying for you, Halima. Gave what I could, wish it was more.