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Dignity in old age: caring for Marwan
Marwan can't afford the care He needs after a stroke last July; we're asking for $250.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 78. After a stroke last July Marwan can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Marwan 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.
Marwan worked all of his life as a carpenter, and raised 4 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 $250 goes:
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $70
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $50
• Medication and prescriptions: $130
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Hana
Updates from Hana
Quick update: $150 raised so far (60%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 20% thanks to 1 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
- Salim Ochieng Ngowi 🇺🇬 · $9
- Pankaj J. Sandhu 🇺🇸 · $100
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Marwan all day after reading this. - Cincinnati”
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $50
“Get well soon. Hope the October deadline works out. - Lagos”
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Marwan?
Thank you. If you're in Mohammedia I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
best of luck, Hana. I hope things turn around soon