Dignity in old age: caring for Romain

I'm caring for my father, who's 89. After a diagnosis of dementia Romain can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Romain 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. Romain worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 5 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 $5,100 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $4,100 • Medication and prescriptions: $630 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $150 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $220 I hope life is good to you. - Étienne