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Dignity in old age: caring for Luigi

Luigi, 95, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $2,400 for a carer and medicines.

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I'm caring for me, who's 95. After worsening Parkinson's disease Luigi can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Luigi 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. Luigi worked all of his life as a shopkeeper, and raised 4 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $2,400 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $1,550 • Medication and prescriptions: $270 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $270 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $310 Thank you for reading my story.

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Updates from Luigi

We're at 47% thanks to 35 of you. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Quick update: $813 raised so far (34%). I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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