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Dignity in old age: caring for Rolando

Rolando can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $650.

🇵🇭 Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines1,218 views
Cherry N. Garcia
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Pasig
I'm caring for my father, who's 80. After a diagnosis of dementia Rolando can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Rolando 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. Rolando worked all of his life as a farmer, 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 $650 goes: • Part-time carer (three months): $390 • Medication and prescriptions: $80 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $75 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $105 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Cherry

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rolando.

    • Cherry N. GarciaOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. part-time carer (three months) comes first ($390) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.

  • I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Birmingham

    • Praying for you, Cherry. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

      • Lydia B. LangleyID verified

        Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Lowell so I could bring a meal

        • Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. Love from San Antonio!

          • Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

            • Hope things get better soon, Cherry. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

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