Dignity in old age: caring for Babu

I'm caring for my father, who's 77. After the death of his spouse Babu can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Babu 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. Babu worked all of his life as a factory worker, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $700 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $540 • Medication and prescriptions: $55 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $65 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $40 Thank you for reading my story.