About who needs care: Mild cognitive deficits (forgetful), neuropathy of hands (difficulty cooking meals, cutting food), unsteady/dizzy at times, doesn't always use her walker. Needs reminders to drink (poor kidney function) and take meds. Has had a few falls this past year and can't get herself back up due to weakness. Occasional stool incontinence (unable to get to bathroom in time about twice monthly. Very sweet lady, but has been resistant to help at home with bathing etc. Needs lots of TLC if has an accident as these are new and very embarrassing to her. She only goes out for appointments and meals with family members. Mainly watches TV., talks to her kids on the phone. Daughter lives in home but needs respite 3-4x/year. About the care needs: Cheerful, but not too chit chatty. able to compassionately connect and offer mom options and as much independence as possible. Consistent person ideally Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.
Mobility Assistance
Bathing / Dressing
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping