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Originally Posted by asianthree
One might give more information on what the care needs are. Ambulatory or none. Meals prepared, housekeeping, full personal care? Do they require meds given, exercise or memory help. Weight of each (one person can only safely handle up to certain weight.)
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Dad is frail & needs help with all ADLs--help getting into & out of chairs, bed, etc.. He can toilet himself, but needs help getting onto & off the toilet. He's a huge fall risk, so he uses a walker, and always wears a gait-belt, which I hold onto & walk beside him. He probably weighs around 160lbs..
Mom is in better shape, but needs assistance showering.
No meal prep or medication needs to be given, and no major memory issues with either.
Myself & sibling do all the housework, but if I were to find someone I'd probably ask that they do some light housework just to help out. To be honest most of the time my parents just sit in their recliners & watch TV, play computer games, nap, etc.. I'm basically just looking for someone to be there so that I can get some personal time off. Nothing I do for either of them is particularly hard...it's just all day every day.