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Derek can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $4,350.

🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia, United States2,395 views
Owen F. Simmons
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Atlanta
I'm caring for my father, who's 74. After worsening Parkinson's disease Derek can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Derek 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. Derek worked all of his life as a schoolteacher, and raised 3 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 $4,350 goes: • Part-time carer (three months): $2,800 • Medication and prescriptions: $660 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $270 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $620 Thanks for reading all this.

Updates from Owen

  1. Quick update: $1,110 raised so far (26%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($398 in total) the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Praying for you. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Riverside”

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    “Sending love. Gave what I could this week. - Yonkers”

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Heliopolis”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Derek all day after reading this. - Sydney”

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  • Irene K. ReyesPhoto verified

    Sending love. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Praying for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care

      • Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Guadalupe this morning. Love from Guadalupe

        • Stay strong, Owen. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

          • Stay strong, Owen. I hope things turn around soon

            • Good luck, Owen. Wishing Derek a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you. All the best.

              • Kunle Usman UbaID verified

                Hope things get better soon, Owen. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Bengaluru.

                • Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Cape Coast donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

                  • Thinking of you, Owen. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Chennai.

                    • Keep going, Owen. Shared this with my family.

                      • Stay strong, Owen. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

                        • Rooting for you, Owen. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Bakersfield but we're thinking of you.

                          • Sending strength, Owen. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier!

                            • wishing Derek a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

                              • Sending strength, Owen. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                                • stay strong, Owen. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                                  • So sorry you're going through this, Owen. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

                                    • Hang in there. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from San Antonio.

                                      • Best of luck, Owen. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

                                        • Take care, Owen. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Atlanta

                                          • Good luck, Owen. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Jaipur.

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