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Gaurav can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $850.

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Prakash T. Rathore
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Pune
I'm caring for my father, who's 87. After a diagnosis of dementia Gaurav can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Gaurav 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. Gaurav 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 six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $850 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $650 • Medication and prescriptions: $80 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $65 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $55 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

Updates from Prakash

  1. Quick update: $280 raised so far (33%). I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Kingsley Michael Adeyemi 🇳🇬 · $57

    “Wishing you the best. From Enugu with love.”

  • Vivaan P. Pandey 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Rooting for you. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Saket”

  • Dilara İpek Bulut 🇹🇷 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Salma Khadija Mebarek 🇸🇦 · $15
  • Ankit B. Dubey 🇮🇳 · $250

    “Happy to help. Hope the July deadline works out. - New Delhi”

  • Konstantin Stepan Ilyin 🇷🇺 · $25

    “Hope things get better. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Novosibirsk”

  • Weston Castro 🇬🇧 · $200
  • Rafael W. Ríos 🇲🇽 · $32
  • Bongani B. Pienaar 🇿🇦 · $10
  • Caroline Wright 🇦🇺 · $10

    “Every little bit. From Sydney with love.”

  • Susana R. Macías 🇲🇽 · $20
  • Yetunde Jumoke Ogunbanjo 🇳🇬 · $5

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Gaurav all day after reading this.”

  • Deepika Niluka Samarasinghe 🇱🇰 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $20

    “Thought of Gaurav all day after reading this. - Bogra”

  • Tyler D. Yang 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Kimani Kato 🇰🇪 · $30
  • Ye-jin Yu-na Shim 🇰🇷 · $25
  • Nilesh B. Thakkar 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Samanthi Rasika Wickramasinghe 🇱🇰 · $20

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  • Levi H. Lowe🇳🇿Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Léo Jacques Vincent🇫🇷Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Rooting for you, Prakash. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

    • Take care, Prakash. I hope things turn around soon

      • Sending love. Wishing Gaurav a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Albuquerque this morning.

        • Rooting for you, Prakash. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 34 people at work.

          • Sending good thoughts, Prakash. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

            • Sending strength, Prakash. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Victoria.

              • So sorry you're going through this, Prakash. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in Radom this morning. God bless

                • Inna Alina MelnykPhoto verified

                  Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from El Paso.

                  • thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 29 people at work. Take care

                    • so sorry you're going through this, Prakash. Hope you get there. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care!

                      • wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                        • Sending good thoughts, Prakash. Get well soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier.

                          • Sending strength, Prakash. Get well soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                            • Wishing you the best, Prakash. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings

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