About who needs care: My dad is almost 85 years old and has COPD, is diabetic and is prone to falling. He has trouble showering on his own and sometimes getting to the bathroom. He also needs help preparing meals. He enjoys watching sports and game shows on TV daily, texting and saying in touch with family and friends. He also likes to have time sitting outside. He is a smoker. He wakes up early and would like to have coffee and breakfast (preferably from a deli or 7/11 type store) and spend sometime sitting outside or in the kitchen/other places in the home other than his room. He likes to get out of the house but is not allowed to drive. Ideally he would like to go for a drive. Hell need to get to the bathroom and shower a couple times a week. He spends most of the day watching tv or talking with family and friends. He tries to eat 3 meals a day but needs help preparing them. About the care needs: My dad is easy going, enjoys relaxing and likes to chat and make jokes. He likes sports (is a big Mets and baseball fan) so that is something he likes to discuss. We have a big family and many grandchildren - he likes to text to keep in touch and see photos. He will need help with preparing meals, getting to the bathroom and especially showering. Unfortunately the shower is on the second floor so this is a challenge. He walks with a cane but can walk without it. He has fallen and has needed to be hospitalized due to arm injuries and is weak. He needs to do the physical therapy at home, but doesnt keep up with it and can be stubborn. He will need someone who can get him to do the physical activity and move around more. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.
Mobility Assistance
Bathing / Dressing
Companionship
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping