About who needs care: Dementia Encourage a shower when she gets up. If you get her to shower twice a week, consider it success. She won't let anyone in the bathroom with her. Wash her hair, dry and style, she loves to have her hair brushed. Encourage her to eat, Play rummy with her, do puzzles, teach new games, talk with her, laugh with her Do her nails, care for her toes, Encourage her to help load and empty dishwasher, and do small household chores Help her pick out / lay out clothes for the next day so she doesn't wear the same thing every day. My dad is over-whelmed. He also needs conversation and encouragement. He doesn't remember things and he doesn't know how to deal with all of the behaviors of my mom. About the care needs: Kind, gentile yet strong Patient and Persistent Helpful around the house when needed Creative in thinking of how to get seniors to allow someone to help.(My dad) And how to get my mom to do things she refuses to do. Likes to play rummy, board games Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, and mobility assistance.
Mobility Assistance
Companionship
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping