Dignity in old age: caring for Qasim

I'm caring for my father, who's 74. After a diagnosis of dementia Qasim can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Qasim desperately wants to stay at home. I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Qasim 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 $450 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $250 • Medication and prescriptions: $75 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $50 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $75 If you're reading this, thank you.