About who needs care: 87 years old, dementia, mobile (with some assistance). Wakes 12 PM, wash bed pad and t-shirt if needed, take to bathroom, remove night-time diaper and have him sit on toilet for several minutes; help stand, freshen up as needed; put on daytime diaper and (if needed) fresh t-shirt, help him dress and take downstairs. Give shake provided by wife. Make and serve yogurt bowl. 4 p.m. take for walk. Upon return, serve 2nd shake provided by wife. Prepare and serve supper 7 to 8 p.m. He can watch movies downstairs in family room (basement). Assist (look in on) bathroom trips during the day. Bedtime 12 Midnight. Assist with bathroom, fresh night-time diaper. About the care needs: Patient and kindly persistent as Gene may refuse to get out of bed or refuse another task he needs to do. Be aware that you are caring for someone with dementia. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing.
Bathing / Dressing
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping