Dignity in old age: caring for Matthias

I'm caring for me, who's 95. After worsening Parkinson's disease Matthias can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Matthias desperately wants to stay at home. I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Matthias worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 2 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 $2,800 goes: • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $310 • Part-time carer (three months): $2,150 • Medication and prescriptions: $340 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Matthias