About who needs care: My husband Lynn has Parkinson/dementia going on 4 years. I need someone to come and sit with him while I go out shopping, lunch, church, volunteering whatever. He uses a walker but needs assistance getting to the bathroom and to bed if need be. I usually take him to the bathroom, help him sit down, and then wait in the bedroom while he's there. I then help him up and escort him back to the den. He watches tv mostly all day long. He doesn't usually need much help with eating/drinking, but I sit with him when he eats. He is able to go outside with assistance. About the care needs: I guess most caregivers are kind and compassionate and full of patience. Most qualities I lack. I'm new at this caregiving job and so I'm not doing real good. No special skills needed at this time. Services needed include: companionship.
Companionship