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Dignity in old age: caring for Tim
Help Tim stay in his own home with six months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 77. After the death of his spouse Tim can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Tim 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.
Tim worked all of his life as a seamstress, and raised 5 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.
The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices.
Where the $3,800 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $2,800
• Medication and prescriptions: $530
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $155
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $315
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Heinz
We're at 26% thanks to 26 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($620 in total) I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $440 so far, I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions.
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Take care. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Nuremberg
Praying for you, Heinz. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours
Stay strong, Heinz. Wishing Tim a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
hope things get better soon, Heinz. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.