I have taken care of my mother , who was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was her main care taker at the time , she is now recovered and cancer free. My two grandmothers suffer from dementia and alzheimer's. I teach them their basic hygiene needs, groom, eat, spell, read, paint, draw, dance, sing. I help them exercise and teach them how to do things on their own. Of course they will forget but i'm very patient with them. I see them every 3 days out of the week. My family and I take turns but they always remember me and tell me that i'm the most fun. I teach them how to use the restroom and to get ready for bed. I help them shower and i teach them how to make snacks and meals for the day. They get very excited when we learn to cook and bake. One of my grandmothers always needs to have a bedtime story read to her so i will do it. I usually spend all day with them , from 10 in the morning to midnight. They have trouble sleeping so I'll help them fall asleep, and help give them their medications.
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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