About who needs care: Has Advanced Alz Lives in his own home with wife who also has Dementia Needs light assistance with ADLs (reminders to shower, eat, etc.) Is vegetarian Attends Adult Day Program during the week About the care needs: Caregiver should be able to: Have experience working with memory care pts Needs to exhibit patience Be "thick skinned"; at times, he can be dismissive and unfocused Be engaging and encourage activities promoting physical/brain health (i. e.-walking neighborhood, look at puctures, playing keyboars, puzzles, music, conversation, etc.) Enjoys music (he loves jazz, 50s & 60s genres) Discourage TV (he waches a lot of TV but should engage in more productive activities) Dispense & record meds, Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, and bathing / dressing.
Bathing / Dressing
Companionship
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping
Transportation Required