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Henry wants to stay at home - help fund six months of care
Henry can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $1,300.
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I'm caring for me, who's 76. 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 50 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 nurse, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six 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 $1,300 goes:
• Medication and prescriptions: $560
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $400
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $340
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Henry
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Hang in there. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
wishing you the best, Henry. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
hang in there, Henry. Wishing Henry a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Wishing Henry a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Laredo.