2-04-2024 8:39pm

SFV Families with a GoFund Appeal - Part 1

Lorraine Mabbett Editor

Stephanie and Michelle have posted an appeal on social media and GoFund to raise funds to help place their father, Papa Mike, in a memory care home due to his progressing dementia. Here is an excerpt detailing how much their gratitude for him has them on a path with "no regrets" as they secure local care for him.

"If you don’t already know our dad Mike, let me tell you a little bit about him! He is man of few words, he loved riding motorcycles, he loves coffee and going out to breakfast, he loves his family… especially his grandson. Mike was a plumber by trade and worked tirelessly for over 40 years at it. He would often, in his senior years, do work for other elderly folks and not charge them because “they can’t afford it and I know they need it done” he is kind, giving and compassionate to everyone he meets."

"Our Dad was diagnosed with early-stage dementia in 2021 and for the past 3 years was doing ok, not great but still pretty independent and had many lucid days. Recently his dementia has made a rapid progression and for his safety and wellbeing we need to move him into a memory care facility sooner than later. His lucid days are becoming shorter and his moments of total confusion, inability of minor daily tasks, and wandering from the home at all hours has increased. Dad needs 24hr care, assistance with daily hygiene, meals cooked, staff to assist with medication… etc. This is the moment we dreaded but knew eventually would arrive… just not this soon!"

Michelle said "My dad lives in Perris CA, originally from Los Angeles - born and raised since 1950. I'll be moving him closer to me."

Fundraiser by Michelle Yeganegi : Memory Care for Papa Mike (gofundme.com)

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