About Victoria

My first experience as a senior caregiver was for my next door neighbor who was bedridden. Her husband was her only support; she had no family or friends to help. I had recently moved to the area, and it quickly became apparent how difficult it was for them both. To allow him some free time, I was hired to sit with her during her lunch hour. I would arrive around 11:30 and prepare her food (she ate the same thing every day), give her her pills, visit with her and watch the Golden Girls, her favorite show. Currently, although I'm not getting paid, I'm helping take care of my partner's grandma. Some days I help make dinner, clean up her place, or bring in packages for her. Other tasks include making sure she takes her medication each day on schedule, providing snacks as needed, making her bed, tucking her in at night, making sure she took showers (never a favorite for seniors), assisting her to the restroom, helping her get dressed in the morning and getting her pajamas on at night.