About who needs care: My Dad has moderate dementia, arthritis, mild congestive heart failure, fall risk (uses 4 wheeled walker well). He needs someone to keep him company while I'm at work. He loves to read, watch old movies, musicals, MASH, westerns, look at maps, tell stories, play cards, word puzzles. Structure day - light exercises/PT after breakfast. Dad is able to dress self and do own hygiene. He usually naps mid day. Make a light lunch for him. About the care needs: Dad likes to joke around, uses lots of one liners. He was in the Navy, Korean war - has lots of stories from then. He grew up on a farm and worked hard all his life. He is hard of hearing (even with hearing aids), does better with someone with a lower voice. He does not need any specialized skills, dresses self, manages own hygiene well. Might need minimal assist to set up for showers. He likes to read, share books, play cards, do work and sudoku puzzles, reads maps, watch TV - old movies, westerns, musicals. Services needed include: companionship.
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