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Rafael wants to stay at home - help fund eight months of care
Help Rafael stay in his own home with eight months of part-time care.
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I'm caring for me, who's 95. After a stroke last August Rafael can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Rafael 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.
Rafael worked all of his life as a schoolteacher, and raised 5 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 $1,950 goes:
• Part-time carer (eight months): $1,500
• Medication and prescriptions: $200
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $155
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $95
Thank you for reading my story.
- Rafael
Updates from Rafael
Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($460). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.
32% there. the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled. Thank you.
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sending love. Wishing Rafael a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Abuja.
Wishing you the best, Rafael. This could happen to any of us. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Get well soon. Sent it to 19 people at work.
Wishing you the best, Rafael. I hope things turn around soon. All the best
Hope things get better soon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Good luck, Rafael. This could happen to any of us.