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Home care fund for Isaac in Corpus Christi
Isaac can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $5,700.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 76. After worsening Parkinson's disease Isaac can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Isaac desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer.
Isaac worked all of his life as a shopkeeper, and raised 4 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 $5,700 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $3,900
• Medication and prescriptions: $1,000
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $270
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $530
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Joshua
Small update. $637 so far, I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.
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hang in there, Joshua. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
Rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Ottawa.
Praying for you. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Corpus Christi.
so sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Charlotte so I could bring a meal. Blessings.