Dignity in old age: caring for Mercedes

I'm caring for me, who's 79. After worsening Parkinson's disease Mercedes can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Mercedes desperately wants to stay at home. I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Mercedes worked all of her life as a farmer, and raised 4 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 $2,650 goes: • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $290 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $360 • Part-time carer (three months): $2,000 I hope life is good to you. - Mercedes