Dignity in old age: caring for Ryan

I'm caring for my father, who's 78. After a stroke last April Ryan can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ryan desperately wants to stay at home. I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Ryan 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 six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $650 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $430 • Medication and prescriptions: $100 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $35 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $85 Thank you for reading my story. - Francis