Dignity in old age: caring for Suthep

I'm caring for my father, who's 86. After a heart attack Suthep can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Suthep 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. Suthep worked all of his life as a factory worker, and raised 2 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 $1,350 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $1,100 • Medication and prescriptions: $135 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $45 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $70 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Orawan