Seeking Part-time Senior Care Provider In Salem

About the job

About who needs care: My husband Mark, has signs of early dementia. Has some apathy. Unable to figure out his medications. He is unable to make any important decisions. Needs reminders to shower and to walk the dog as well as feed him. He spends most of his time sleeping or watching TV. He is a smoker, but not allowed to smoke in house. He has to go onto porch. When he is anxious his memory is worse. He likes to play Yahtzee, a dice game. But unable to keep score. He is very pleasant and for the most part very quiet. He can fake it very well and come off as normal. But he can also be a bit needy. He needs to be reminded that he just ate something, he tends to overeat. He repeats himself quite often. His days are generally sleep late. Usually up before lunch Then whatever, TV, games, afternoon nap. About the care needs: Like Aunt Bea on Mayberry RFD. Kind, friendly, someone who will engage in conversation. No medical skills needed, just some light housekeeping. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, and companionship.