Companion Care Needed For My Mother In Edwardsville

About who needs care: She has vascular dementia. Needs cuing for most activities. Help prepare meals; sit with her while eating. Help with hydration; remind her to drink, provide drinks. Help getting ready for bed. Hobbies: Reading, Puzzles, Crocheting, Cooking (needs instructions/assistance) Structure for Day: Morning: Usually gets up between 9:30-10:30 Get shower, Dressed, Breakfast, some activity. Exercises Afternoon: Lunch, Activity, Exercises in afternoon or evening. Evening: Dinner, TV or rest, Bedtime around 8:30 About the care needs: Calm demeanor, patient She tends to fit better with older individuals--female preferred (she currently has a caregiver that is a retired RN and she does very well with her. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, and companionship.