About who needs care: 1) Neuropathy in feet & early Parkinson disease causes mobility problems 2) Enjoys listening to music, watching some tv, will hold a conversation and is mainly vegetarian but will eat fish. 3) Has hearing issues so must articulate well, slow and a little loud. 4) Morning block of time should include: providing breakfast (cereal is everyday fave) and lunch (microwaveable), ensure meds are taken on time, assist to potty and body cleanliness, dressing, do in-home laundry (if any), minor dish washing, removing kitchen trash. Early Eve block of time should include: providing dinner (microwaveable), ensure meds are taken on time and set up for next day, assist to potty and body cleanliness, dressing for night for bedtime. *subject to vary by elder patient ( 8 About the care needs: Good fit caregiver personality: a high degree of patience, kind, mannerly, witty, good-natured, very dependable Caregiver specialized skills: Should be able to handle the weight of elder for transitioning between bed, wheel chair, potty or bathroom and out of house for medical appointments. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.
Mobility Assistance
Bathing / Dressing
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping
Transportation Required