Dignity in old age: caring for Oleg

I'm caring for me, who's 75. After a heart attack Oleg can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Oleg desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Oleg worked all of his life as a carpenter, and raised 2 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $1,050 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $670 • Medication and prescriptions: $175 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $90 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $115 Thanks for being kind about this. - Oleg