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Dignity in old age: caring for Marek

Marek can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $1,350.

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Dawid Damian Malinowski
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Kraków
I'm caring for my father, who's 87. After a diagnosis of dementia Marek can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Marek 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. Marek 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 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 $1,350 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $810 • Medication and prescriptions: $135 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $120 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $285 If you're reading this, thank you. - Dawid

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    Made a real difference

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  • Brenda ReedQuestion

    how is Marek doing now?

    • Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings!

      • best of luck, Dawid. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless

          • This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Kakamega so I could bring a meal!

            • Amna Dua FarooqiID verified

              thanks for sharing this, Dawid. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

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