About who needs care: My mom has early-stage Alzheimer's and lives independently. She is having trouble remembering to take medications daily. I would need someone to basically show up daily to make sure she takes her pills. This would be a quick daily visit. For now, I don't think there would be other tasks, though that may change as her illness progresses. She is adamant she does not need the help, so I don't expect her to want to prolong interactions. About the care needs: Someone easygoing and cheerful would be ideal. But also someone who could cheerfully not be put off. Someone would really need to watch her take the medications every day.