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Dignity in old age: caring for Teguh
Teguh can't afford the care He needs after the death of his spouse; we're asking for $750.
🇮🇩 Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia674 views
I'm caring for my father, who's 91. After the death of his spouse Teguh can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Teguh 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.
Teguh worked all of his life as a factory worker, and raised 4 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 $750 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $500
• Medication and prescriptions: $120
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $70
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $60
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Irma
Updates from Irma
Quick update: $42 raised so far (6%). the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
12% there. I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. Thank you.
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Sending good thoughts, Irma. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Ribeirão Preto donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Jakarta.
keep going, Irma. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Teguh.
Part-time carer (three months) is $500 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.
Take care, Irma. This could happen to any of us. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Irma. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Your post was clear and honest. After 18 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything
sending good thoughts, Irma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless
Keep going, Irma. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Keep going. Wishing Teguh a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Stellenbosch.
wishing you the best, Irma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care
Praying for you, Irma. Hope this works out for you.
Thinking of you, Irma. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Hope things get better soon, Irma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Corpus Christi.
Best of luck, Irma. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Jakarta
Wishing you the best, Irma. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up
Thinking of you and your family, Irma. This could happen to any of us.
Praying for you, Irma. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Tema.
stay strong, Irma. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Calamba.
Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Wishing you peace. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Pune
Stay strong, Irma. Wishing Teguh a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Irma. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Gaya.
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Rohini
Sending strength. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!