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Pedro wants to stay at home - help fund six months of care

Pedro, 92, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $950 for a carer and medicines.

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Pedro T. Marquez
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I'm caring for me, who's 92. After worsening Parkinson's disease Pedro can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Pedro 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. Pedro 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 six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $950 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $60 • Part-time carer (six months): $800 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $90 Thanks for reading all this. - Pedro

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    Outstanding person

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Helped when no one else could

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Delivered on promises

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

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  • Sending good thoughts. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Mbale so I could bring a meal.

    • Sending strength, Pedro. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care

      • Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Lahore.

        • You're not alone, Pedro. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

          • Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

            • Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Shubra this morning

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