I recently became a stay at home mom and decided I would like to keep busy during the day while the kids are at school. I use to take care of an elderly woman with cancer many years ago before I had kids. I really enjoyed spending time with her and being able to make her day better. She was very depressed so I would try and find ways to cheer her up. She loved when I would do her hair, makeup, and nails. It made her feel pretty and gave her a reason to want to go out. She also enjoyed playing Dominoes and watching game shows. She was very thin and frail and had no appetite. I would have to cook anything she was craving to try to help her gain weight. I gave her her medication, weighed her daily, fed her, did her laundry, but most importantly I was her friend. I really miss her and enjoy helping others. I feel I have a lot of energy and love to give so why not start caring for someone in need again. I know I would want the same kind of care when I am unable to do things myself.
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
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