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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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Heinz Roth
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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.
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

Updates from Heinz

  1. We're at 26% thanks to 26 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. 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.

  3. Small update. $440 so far, I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions.

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    “Thought of Tim all day after reading this. - Dehiwala”

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  • Mazen Rami Ibrahim

    Take care. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Nuremberg

    • Khady Sarr

      Praying for you, Heinz. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours

      • Adaeze Yewande OkonkwoPhoto verified

        Stay strong, Heinz. Wishing Tim a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

        • Anjali P. Chaudhary

          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.

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