Took care of a beautiful couple in their own home where they were married for 73 years. The man was 94 years old with heart and mobility problems, who was on a high dose of oxygen. His wife was 98 years old with advanced Alzheimer's disease and was wheelchair bound. My responsibilities were meal preparation, personal hygiene care (bathroom help, bathing and dressing), dispensing time sensitive medication along with light housework. When they weren't sleeping I would engage them in exercises and activities to keep their fine motor skills as sharp as possible. Consistency and routine make a world of difference in the life span of an elder. ... more