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Henry wants to stay at home - help fund four months of care

Henry, 75, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $1,050 for a carer and medicines.

🇦🇺 Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia1,437 views
Luke R. Langley
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Parramatta
I'm caring for my father, who's 75. After worsening Parkinson's disease Henry can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Henry 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. Henry worked all of his life as a bus driver, and raised 3 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $1,050 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $400 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $185 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $465 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Luke

  1. Quick update: $735 raised so far (70%). I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $685 raised so far (65%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $170 raised so far (16%). I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Henry all day after reading this. - Biratnagar”

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  • Aminata Hawa Barry

    Sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news. After 27 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Viviane Valentina RamosPhoto verified

      good luck, Luke. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted.

      • Raúl L. Santos

        You're not alone, Luke. Shared this with my family. Take care

        $1,186.50 raised of $1,050

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