Daily Activities
1. Meal Preparation: Mom is diabetic. Prepare nutritious meals and snacks.
2. Personal Care: Assistance with light personal care tasks such as cleaning dentures, helping her in and out of the shower, and ensuring she stays safe during these activities.
3. Exercise Support: Encouraging short walks and gentle exercises to maintain her mobility and health.
4. Incontinence Care: Regular prompts to use pads and assistance as needed to maintain her hygiene.
5. Medication Management: Ensure she takes her medication on schedule twice a day.
6. Minor Medical Monitoring: Check glucose twice a day and blood pressure once a day
Household Support
1. Light Housekeeping: Assistance with laundry and light cleaning.
2. Errands: Most of the errands (groceries, medicine pick-up, doctor’s visits) are done by Mom’s kids. But, in a pinch, may need occasional assistance.
Companionship: Provide companionship to alleviate feelings of loneliness. Mom has some dementia, brain exercises can be helpful.