About who needs care: Mom had a hemorrhagic stroke 4 weeks ago and has left side weakness. Her prognosis is that there is opportunity for considerable improvement if she puts the work in and as her body absorbs the blood in her brain. Mom speaks Cantonese but can speak and understand enough English to communicate. She is hard of hearing tho. Even she lives with us, she was 100% independent prior to the stroke so this is an adjustment for all of us. I have a schedule that I would like her to follow that includes meal times and doing exercises during the day. Following a schedule helps my husband and I keep to our schedule. About the care needs: Someone whos engaged and will be an active participant in moms recovery. We don't want someone who will see mom has just a bedridden invalid to be watched. Someone who has good energy and not afraid of work. Someone who will be detail oriented and can execute well. Someone whos experienced with transfers and able to do sits and stands with mom as part of transfers as well as part of exercise. Someone who can make basic meals (wash and cut veggies and protein and cook in soup or sautee). Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.
Mobility Assistance
Bathing / Dressing
Companionship
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping
Transportation Required