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Dignity in old age: caring for Ochieng

Help Ochieng stay in his own home with four months of part-time care.

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Dar es Salaam

I'm caring for my father, who's 91. After worsening Parkinson's disease Ochieng can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ochieng 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. Ochieng worked all of his life as a carpenter, and raised 5 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $750 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $550 • Medication and prescriptions: $105 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $35 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $60 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Nabirye

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Updates from Nabirye

Quick update: $395 raised so far (53%). I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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Teresita Mercado
Wishing Ochieng a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Contagem.
Auma Nancy MwakyusaAddress verified
best of luck. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.

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