Dignity in old age: caring for Siva

I'm caring for my father, who's 87. After a heart attack Siva can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Siva 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. Siva worked all of his life as a bus driver, 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 $1,000 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $750 • Medication and prescriptions: $120 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $60 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $70 With deep gratitude, Hari