About who needs care: A pleasant 86-year-old woman who is currently going through chemotherapy and just received a temporary feeding tube. She is a smart, personable, active woman who is independent and drives, shops, cooks, bakes and takes great care of herself. At the present time, the cancer treatment, coupled with the challenges that the feeding tube presents, have caused her to feel unwell and need assistance with daily tasks About the care needs: She will need to have the nourishment feedings through the feeding tube throughout the day. She needs to have wound care at the tube site. She needs assistance with all aspects of personal hygiene; going to the bathroom, showering, and dressing. Services needed include: feeding, bathing, dressing.
Wound Care
Bathing / Dressing
Feeding
Non-Smoker
Has Own Transportation
Medication Prompting