Dignity in old age: caring for Eman

I'm caring for me, who's 80. After a fall and hip fracture Eman can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Eman desperately wants to stay at home. I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Eman worked all of her life as a seamstress, and raised 2 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six months will make a huge difference. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $100 goes: • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $30 • Medication and prescriptions: $35 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $35 Thank you for reading my story.