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Home care fund for Russell in Birmingham

Russell, 79, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $3,050 for a carer and medicines.

🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom1,601 views

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I'm caring for my father, who's 79. After worsening Parkinson's disease Russell can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Russell desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Russell worked all of his life as a factory worker, 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 $3,050 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $2,350 • Medication and prescriptions: $320 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $380 If you're reading this, thank you.

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