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About the job

About who needs care: Dementia, in early Alzheimers. Her significant other needs respite from time to time. She forgets how to shower or get dressed. She has recently forgotten how to light her cigarette. (She only smokes outside.) Her typical day: she sleeps until at least 10 a.m. and then has her coffee. David usually cooks a light breakfast. She later forgets that she has eaten. If she goes anywhere, it needs to be afternoon because she doesn't move around in the mornings quickly. About the care needs: Lots of patience. My mom isn't too thrilled about this idea. She is not very trusting of people she does not know. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, and companionship.