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Phong wants to stay at home - help fund six months of care
Phong, 92, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $750 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 92. After the death of his spouse Phong can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Phong 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.
Phong worked all of his life as a factory worker, and raised 5 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 $750 goes:
• Part-time carer (six months): $500
• Medication and prescriptions: $115
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $50
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $85
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Lâm
Updates from Lâm
Update from Hanoi: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $95 raised so far (13%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $45 so far, I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. - Lâm
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Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Brasília.
Sending good thoughts, Lâm. Wishing Phong a smooth procedure and a full recovery!