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Dignity in old age: caring for Prakash

Prakash can't afford the care He needs after a heart attack; we're asking for $950.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Surat, Gujarat, India863 views
Vinod K. Krishnan
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I'm caring for my father, who's 74. After a heart attack Prakash can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Prakash 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. Prakash worked all of his life as a schoolteacher, 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $950 goes: โ€ข Part-time carer (four months): $750 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $45 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $70 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $85 Thanks for reading all this.

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  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $31
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    โ€œHope the December deadline works out. - Kasselโ€

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    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Thought of Prakash all day after reading this. - Hyderabadโ€

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    โ€œRooting for you. Thought of Prakash all day after reading this.โ€

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    Exceeded expectations

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

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  • Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Madurai.

    • Sending love, Vinod. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Tema.

      • Hope things get better soon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta Selatan so I could bring a meal. God bless.

        • Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Porto Alegre.

          • Sending strength, Vinod. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Incheon.

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