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Dignity in old age: caring for Walker

Help Walker stay in his own home with three months of part-time care.

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Kai S. McBride
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Laredo
I'm caring for my father, who's 83. After a heart attack Walker can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Walker desperately wants to stay at home. I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Walker worked all of his life as a shopkeeper, and raised 2 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. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $5,700 goes: • Part-time carer (three months): $4,350 • Medication and prescriptions: $770 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $580 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

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  • Joaquim Renato Sampaio🇧🇷Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Patient and understanding

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Changed my perspective

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Kai. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

    • Wishing Walker a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings

      • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Laredo.

        • Sending love. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

          • Thinking of you and your family, Kai. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Laredo.

            • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Put this on a community board in Santos this morning. God bless

              • Thinking of you and your family, Kai. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from London.

                • Praying for you. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Jabalpur.

                  • Wishing you peace, Kai. Looking forward to the next update.

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

                      • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Bogotá.

                        • So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings!

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