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Home care fund for Frank in Toronto
Frank, 84, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $4,150 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 84. After the death of his spouse Frank can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Frank 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.
Frank worked all of his life as a bus driver, 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 $4,150 goes:
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $670
• Part-time carer (eight months): $3,250
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $230
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Owen
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so sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Moscow!
sending love, Owen. Hope you get there. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Wishing you the best, Owen. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.