Dignity in old age: caring for Kagiso

I'm caring for my mother, who's 88. After worsening Parkinson's disease Kagiso can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Kagiso 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. Kagiso worked all of her life as a shopkeeper, and raised 4 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 $1,200 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $880 • Medication and prescriptions: $135 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $115 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $70 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Naledi