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Dignity in old age: caring for Waylon

Waylon can't afford the care He needs after the death of his spouse; we're asking for $4,250.

🇺🇸 Syracuse, New York, United States3,237 views
Thomas T. Newman
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Syracuse
I'm caring for my father, who's 93. After the death of his spouse Waylon can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Waylon 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. Waylon worked all of his life as a shopkeeper, and raised 5 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 $4,250 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $320 • Part-time carer (three months): $3,450 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $480 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Thomas
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Updates from Thomas

  1. Thank you all. We're at 32% now ($1,360). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($630). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Jonathan B. McCoy

    Good luck, Thomas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best

    • Chioma Adaeze PopoolaPhoto verified

      sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Paloma L. Rojas

        keep going, Thomas. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings

        • Jaxon B. Fuller

          Thanks for sharing this, Thomas. Hope the doctors have good news. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

          • Atim Nyambura Kioko

            Hope things get better soon, Thomas. Hope this works out for you. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Syracuse

            • Craig K. Jennings

              Sending strength, Thomas. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 26 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

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