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Dignity in old age: caring for Wilfredo
Wilfredo can't afford the care He needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $1,100.
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I'm caring for me, who's 89. After a fall and hip fracture Wilfredo can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Wilfredo 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.
Wilfredo worked all of his life as a schoolteacher, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $880
• Medication and prescriptions: $130
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $65
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $25
Glad we found this place.
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“All the best. From Cluj-Napoca with love.”
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- Christian F. Hernandez 🇺🇸 · $65
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“Blessings. Thought of Wilfredo all day after reading this. - București”
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“Thought of Wilfredo all day after reading this. - São Paulo”
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Dallas
sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Louisville this morning. Love from Louisville.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 18 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
best of luck. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Sending strength, Wilfredo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.