Dignity in old age: caring for Irene

I'm caring for me, who's 75. After a diagnosis of dementia Irene can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Irene 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. Irene worked all of her life as a seamstress, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for three months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $200 goes: • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $75 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $25 • Medication and prescriptions: $100 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Irene