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Dignity in old age: caring for Pablo

Pablo can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $700.

🇲🇽 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico901 views

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I'm caring for my father, who's 85. After a diagnosis of dementia Pablo can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Pablo 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. Pablo 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 three 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 $700 goes: • Part-time carer (three months): $500 • Medication and prescriptions: $110 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $90 Thank you for reading my story. - Regina

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Updates from Regina

Quick update: $145 raised so far (21%). the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 19% thanks to 6 of you. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($35). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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