Dignity in old age: caring for Yves

I'm caring for my father, who's 82. After a diagnosis of dementia Yves can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Yves 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. Yves worked all of his life as a carpenter, and raised 2 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 $800 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $115 • Part-time carer (six months): $610 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $75 Thank you so much.