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Michael wants to stay at home - help fund three months of care
Michael, 87, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $350 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 87. After a fall and hip fracture Michael can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Michael 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.
Michael worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 3 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 $350 goes:
• Part-time carer (three months): $270
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $40
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $40
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Ebuka
Updates from Ebuka
Update from Badagry: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 45% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $156 raised so far (45%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $100 raised so far (29%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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so sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Badagry.