About who needs care: Inflamed gallbladder that she does not wish to have removed. She has a DNR and a DNI in place and an advanced directive. She also has dementia. She was mobile until her current stay in the hospital, and lived in an Assisted living center. Dr. advises she probably will not be able to go back there. She will need help showering and getting to the bathroom unless she cannot physically make it, then she will need to be cleaned. She will need assistance with eating. Her hobbies were coloring and listening to music, playing bingo at the center where she lived. Be present for whatever she needs help with. At this point she sleeps a lot. About the care needs: Female who is caring and sweet able to encourage her to eat and drink. She (Mom) is what I would call sweet sassy and funny at times. Able to provide basic nursing functions. Services needed include: feeding, and bathing / dressing.
Bathing / Dressing
Feeding