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Isamu wants to stay at home - help fund eight months of care
Isamu, 88, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $1,200 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 88. After a diagnosis of dementia Isamu can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Isamu 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.
Isamu worked all of his life as a nurse, 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 $1,200 goes:
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $310
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $230
• Medication and prescriptions: $660
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- Megumi
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kobe
Thank you. If you're in Kobe I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
Praying for you. Wishing Isamu a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless!
take care. Looking forward to the next update. I hope February is when things finally get easier.
Good luck, Megumi. This could happen to any of us.
Hope things get better soon. Wishing Isamu a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
you're not alone. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up