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Dignity in old age: caring for Mason

Help Mason stay in his own home with six months of part-time care.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States1,359 views
Christian W. Ryan
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Los Angeles
I'm caring for my father, who's 94. After a stroke last July Mason can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Mason 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. Mason worked all of his life as a shopkeeper, and raised 3 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. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $3,450 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $2,350 • Medication and prescriptions: $450 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $400 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $250 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

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  • Bruno F. Peña🇨🇴Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Như Quyên Ha🇻🇳Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Aria L. Fowler🇬🇧Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Nour Amal Rahman🇪🇬Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Prakash C. Yadav🇮🇳Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Genesis T. Bradley🇬🇧Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Josephine D. Moran

    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out

    • Manoj Sunil Rana

      Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

      • Stavros Antonios PavlidisPhoto verified

        Praying for you. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Jaffna so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Manuel P. Romero

          Thinking of you, Christian. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

          • Joy Damilola Quadri

            you're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Oakland.

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