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Dignity in old age: caring for Marcus

Marcus, 81, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $3,400 for a carer and medicines.

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Ezra A. Mendez
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Edinburgh
I'm caring for my father, who's 81. After the death of his spouse Marcus can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Marcus desperately wants to stay at home. I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Marcus worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 2 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 $3,400 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $2,200 • Medication and prescriptions: $400 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $360 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $440 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Ezra
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  • Madhuri J. ParikhID verifiedPhoto verified

    Wishing you peace, Ezra. Wishing Marcus a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

    • Ruma Sharmila AkterQuestion

      how is Marcus doing now?

      • Rubén A. BenítezPhoto verified

        good luck, Ezra. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care

        • Elena Leonard

          Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings!

          • Saima Nimra Sandhu

            Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Leeds.

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