Dignity in old age: caring for Ilham

I'm caring for my father, who's 80. After worsening Parkinson's disease Ilham can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ilham 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. Ilham worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 4 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 $200 goes: • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $60 • Medication and prescriptions: $65 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $75 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Rani