About who needs care: Peritoneal dialysis Diabetes Limited mobility He likes westerns and sitting on his front porch. He wakes up around 10 a.m. Eats breakfast. Goes to his doctors appointments and physical therapy. Eats supper. Hooks up to dialysis around 8 p.m. Comes off dialysis around 5 a.m. (he needs 100% assistance with his dialysis). He also must be monitored for low blood sugar will alert if he is dropping low. About the care needs: He likes people who have a good sense of humor. Hard workers. Laziness irritates him, but so does fussing over him too much. He benefits from the perfect balance of helpful competence without being overbearing.