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Home care fund for Tomás in Buenos Aires
Tomás can't afford the care He needs after the death of his spouse; we're asking for $1,100.
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I'm caring for me, who's 84. After the death of his spouse Tomás can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Tomás 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.
Tomás worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 4 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.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $740
• Medication and prescriptions: $155
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $90
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $115
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Tomás
Updates from Tomás
18% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Tomás
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Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Geelong but we're thinking of you. All the best
Sending love. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Buenos Aires.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Buenos Aires.
Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
hope it all works out, Tomás. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Rooting for you, Tomás. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you. Blessings
Sending strength, Tomás. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Buenos Aires.
Hang in there, Tomás. Hope the doctors have good news.
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Birmingham this morning.
you're not alone, Tomás. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.