Dignity in old age: caring for Umar

I'm caring for me, who's 93. After a stroke last July Umar can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Umar desperately wants to stay at home. I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Umar worked all of his life as a schoolteacher, 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 $500 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $370 • Medication and prescriptions: $45 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $45 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $40 If you're reading this, thank you. - Umar