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

Radosław, 76, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $2,100 for a carer and medicines.

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Damian Borkowski
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Warsaw
I'm caring for my father, who's 76. After a diagnosis of dementia Radosław can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Radosław desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Radosław worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 4 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 $2,100 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $1,600 • Medication and prescriptions: $300 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $95 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $105 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

Updates from Damian

  1. Small update. $1,340 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Warsaw: we've started the first stage. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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3.2(15 reviews)

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    Reliable and compassionate

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Warsaw

    • it takes guts to ask. Well done.

      • Sending good thoughts, Damian. Shared this with my family. Take care

        • any update on how things are going in Warsaw?

          • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up.

            • best of luck, Damian. This could happen to any of us. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

              • take care, Damian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Kaduna but we're thinking of you

                • keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Bonny.

                  • Wishing you peace, Damian. Wishing Radosław a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update.

                    • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

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