Rosa S.

Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine Mobility assistance: help with getting in and out of a wheelchair, car or shower Personal supervision: providing constant companionship and general supervision Transportation: driving to and from activities, running errands, and help getting in and out of wheelchair-accessible vehicle * Emotional support: being a stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health-related and emotional * Care for the elderly: orienting or grounding someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, relaying information from a doctor to family members Back-up care (or respite) services: providing other caregivers a break * Home organization: help with organizing, packing or cleaning for a trip, or general house care and cleaning * Health monitoring: following a care plan and noticing any changes in the individual's health, recording and reporting any differences