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Piotr wants to stay at home - help fund eight months of care

Piotr, 74, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $2,600 for a carer and medicines.

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Paulina Małgorzata Jabłoński
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Poznań
I'm caring for my father, who's 74. After a diagnosis of dementia Piotr can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Piotr 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. Piotr worked all of his life as a carpenter, and raised 2 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $2,600 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $2,150 • Medication and prescriptions: $220 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $115 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $115 Thank you so much. - Paulina

Updates from Paulina

  1. Thank you all. We're at 52% now ($1,360). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 54% now ($1,414). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. We're at 23% thanks to 15 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Piotr all day after reading this. - Malang”

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Piotr all day after reading this.”

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    “Thinking of you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Gujranwala”

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    “Stay strong. Hope the August deadline works out. - Cologne”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope the August deadline works out. - Casablanca”

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    “Hang in there. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Oakland”

Reviews

3.4(8 reviews)

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  • Nancy Beatrice Urassa🇰🇪Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Tim Koen Van der Heijden🇳🇱Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Milon Joy Ghosh🇧🇩Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    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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    Helped when no one else could

    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.

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    Exactly what I needed

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Practical and effective help

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  • Get well soon. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

    • Antonella Francesca GentileQuestionPhoto verified

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Piotr?

      • Thank you. If you're in Poznań I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Paulina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Adama.

      • Sending love. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Put this on a community board in Lexington this morning

        • Sending good thoughts, Paulina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Haifa.

          • hope things get better soon, Paulina. Shared it with a few friends. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Take care.

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