About who needs care: Dad is 91 and has arthritis in his knees so uses a walker to get around, mostly from bed to living room. He also has a catheter as he has enlarged prostate; nurse comes to change it. He is mostly in good health, but needs help with bathing, meal prep, ambulation and managing the home. About the care needs: Dad is a former engineer so fairly bright and is quite patient and appreciative. He requires patience, respect, efficiency, someone who can be firm but not overly demanding or overly talkative. Specialized skills to have some basic medical care knowledge so head off a problem before it becomes a crisis. Someone who can cook basic meals and someone who is neat and clean. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.
Mobility Assistance
Bathing / Dressing
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping