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Dignity in old age: caring for Rodrigo

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

🇦🇷 Argentina818 views
Cristian R. Castillo
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Buenos Aires
I'm caring for my father, who's 74. After the death of his spouse Rodrigo can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Rodrigo desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Rodrigo worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 4 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 $850 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $470 • Medication and prescriptions: $105 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $95 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $180 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Cristian
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

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  • Daniel Wafula Tumusiime🇺🇬Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Nur Kartika Wardana

    Stay strong. Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update!

    • Vrushali T. KarandikarID verified

      Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Beersheba this morning!

      • Uche Kemi Nnamdi

        hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

        • Samuel Leonardo CardosoPhoto verified

          Wishing you peace, Cristian. This could happen to any of us.

          • Mia C. Pruitt

            Keep going. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

            • Isaac Paul Nwosu

              Keep going, Cristian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best

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