About who needs care: Has been on mental health meds since a breakdown in 1993. Has recovered from broken hand/arm, knee and hip in last 5 years. Mental health is declining and patient can no longer cate for himself without assistance and reminders in person. Does not get exercise, sits in chair and watches TV all day. He can dress himself and does shower, but is afraid of falling. Want to try help at home before placing him in a skilled nursing facility About the care needs: Someone to check vitals, assist with showering 2x weekly, administer meds 2x daily, make sure nebulizer and oxygen concentrator are working correctly, get him out of chair to walk, possibly do some chair exercises or simple pt. Also make sure he eats meals. Shopping is already done for him. Ideally 3 or 4 hours each day and come back in evening to administer meds and do final check. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing.
Bathing / Dressing
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping