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Jack wants to stay at home - help fund eight months of care

Jack can't afford the care He needs after a diagnosis of dementia; we're asking for $1,300.

🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States956 views
Caroline H. Welch
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Oakland
I'm caring for my father, who's 87. After a diagnosis of dementia Jack can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Jack 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. Jack worked all of his life as a seamstress, and raised 3 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $1,300 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $600 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $230 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $470 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#elder-care#home-care#family#elderly

Updates from Caroline

  1. Thank you all. We're at 59% now ($772). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for hospital bed and mattress rental is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 36% now ($468). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled. - Caroline

  3. Thank you all. We're at 31% now ($398). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions.

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  • Ubol Suksawat

    Get well soon. Love from Tehuacán.

    • Leonardo K. WhitmorePhoto verified

      Take care, Caroline. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Oakland.

      • Pooja N. Gala

        rooting for you, Caroline. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

        • Njoroge Njoroge Hamisi

          Wishing you the best, Caroline. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

          • Blessing Fatima Daramola

            Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Port Harcourt!

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