About who needs care: Post-op right knee replacement with slow recovery. Must ambulate with walker. Problem with balance and strength. Left arm decrease in strength and use, causing problems with daily activities and self care. Retired electrician, maintenance man. Batchelor for many years. Ideal day - probably good breakfast, lunch and dinner. stays on Utube on cell phone most of time. Sleeps sitting up in wheelchair a lot. watches TV. About the care needs: Caregiver should be talkative and outgoing. Patient is hard of hearing, so caregiver will have to be patient. Be able to play Spades (card game), maybe dominoes. 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