Dignity in old age: caring for Nathalie

I'm caring for my mother, who's 85. After a fall and hip fracture Nathalie can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Nathalie desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Nathalie worked all of her life as a factory worker, and raised 2 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four 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 $750 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $290 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $240 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $220 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.