Dignity in old age: caring for Devi

I'm caring for my mother, who's 83. After a heart attack Devi can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Devi desperately wants to stay at home. I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Devi worked all of her life as a nurse, 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 $850 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $640 • Medication and prescriptions: $85 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $65 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $60 With deep gratitude, Ananya