About who needs care: Diagnosed with Alzheimer's associated dementia. Atrophy of the frontal and orbital lobes. Short term memory loss.
Resistance to personal hygiene. Combative at times when out of routine.About the care needs: Compassionate yet has ability to be firm in what is needed to be done to gain trust and compliance. Mom likes jigsaw puzzels and her dog is her security blanket.
Was an ER Nurse for 30+ years. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing.