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Joshua wants to stay at home - help fund three months of care
Joshua can't afford the care He needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $5,100.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 76. After a fall and hip fracture Joshua can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Joshua 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.
Joshua worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 2 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 $5,100 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $3,400
• Medication and prescriptions: $710
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $500
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $490
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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how is Joshua doing now?
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
get well soon. Sent it to 40 people at work. All the best.
rooting for you, Claire. This could happen to any of us
sending strength, Claire. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update
is there anything that isn't money that would help Joshua?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about part-time carer (three months), advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
Sending good thoughts, Claire. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Coyoacán so I could bring a meal. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Jakarta Barat.
You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Tel Aviv this morning. Take care.
wishing you the best. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Dhaka.
You're not alone, Claire. Wishing Joshua a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.
Hang in there, Claire. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Istanbul.