Dignity in old age: caring for Gustavo

I'm caring for my father, who's 83. After worsening Parkinson's disease Gustavo can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Gustavo desperately wants to stay at home. I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Gustavo worked all of his life as a factory worker, and raised 5 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 $1,250 goes: • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $150 • Part-time carer (four months): $1,000 • Medication and prescriptions: $100 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.