Dignity in old age: caring for Omolara

I'm caring for my mother, who's 76. After worsening Parkinson's disease Omolara can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Omolara desperately wants to stay at home. I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Omolara worked all of her life as a seamstress, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six 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 $500 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $390 • Medication and prescriptions: $65 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $25 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $20 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.