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Manikandan wants to stay at home - help fund four months of care

Manikandan, 74, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $750 for a carer and medicines.

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Indira K. Chandrasekhar
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Thrissur
I'm caring for my father, who's 74. After a fall and hip fracture Manikandan can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Manikandan desperately wants to stay at home. I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Manikandan 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 four months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $750 goes: โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $80 โ€ข Part-time carer (four months): $600 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $70 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from Indira

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 15% funded and I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.

  2. We're at 6% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for mobility aids and bathroom adaptations is now scheduled. More news soon.

  • Joshua P. Aguilar ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Tayo Emeka Akinwale ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Ikenna Usman Daramola ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Felix Engel ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100
  • Tomรกs S. Castro ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Fang Zhi Zhong ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Shima Tahmina Akter ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Jignesh More ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $7

    โ€œBlessings. Thought of Manikandan all day after reading this. - Thrissurโ€

  • Guilherme Enzo Ribeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $5

    โ€œGod bless. My cousin told me about this one. - Fortalezaโ€

  • Hailu Girma Zerihun ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $10
  • Viraj Hasitha Amarasinghe ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $5
  • Cesar W. Legaspi ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $25

Reviews

3.5(6 reviews)

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  • Daniel Chidi Nnamdi๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Professional and kind

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Fernando C. Concepcion๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Mohan S. Prabhu๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Shireen B. Mazibuko๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Naresh Kiran Regmi๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Amparo M. Flores๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • keep going, Indira. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours

    • is there anything that isn't money that would help Manikandan?

      • Thank you. If you're in Thrissur I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

    • Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Stay strong, Indira. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Thanks for sharing this, Indira. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Jakarta Barat.

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