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Dignity in old age: caring for Silas

Silas can't afford the care He needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $4,000.

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Elias Carpenter
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I'm caring for my father, who's 82. After a fall and hip fracture Silas can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Silas 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. Silas 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 $4,000 goes: โ€ข Part-time carer (three months): $2,450 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $830 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $320 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $400 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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  • Fani Sri KurniawanPhoto verified

    Keep going. Hope this works out for you. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

    • Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Setagaya.

      • Keep going. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Khulna so I could bring a meal. All the best

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