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Gabriel wants to stay at home - help fund eight months of care

Gabriel can't afford the care He needs after the death of his spouse; we're asking for $4,650.

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Hadley D. Watson
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Halifax
I'm caring for my father, who's 86. After the death of his spouse Gabriel can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Gabriel 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. Gabriel worked all of his life as a seamstress, and raised 2 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 $4,650 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $3,650 • Medication and prescriptions: $400 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $320 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $280 Glad we found this place.

Updates from Hadley

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,021 in total) I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $1,425 so far, I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Good luck. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Tampa”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Gabriel all day after reading this. - Springfield”

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    “Stay strong. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Newport”

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    “Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. - Aberdeen”

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    “Hope this helps. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Rio de Janeiro”

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    “Hope it all works out. Small amount but sent with love. - Pittsburgh”

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  • Prachi A. KarandikarPhoto verified

    Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Halifax.

    • Sending love, Hadley. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

      • Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Halifax.

        • Keep going, Hadley. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

          • Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

            • So sorry you're going through this, Hadley. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

              • Paolo P. VillanuevaAddress verified

                Keep going. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Pune but we're thinking of you.

                • Sending strength, Hadley. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!

                  • best of luck, Hadley. This could happen to any of us.

                    • Rooting for you, Hadley. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Nijmegen

                      • Sending love, Hadley. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Bandung

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