Respite Care for Early Onset Alzheimer's
Posted by Tanya R. on 4/29/2025

- $18.00 per hour

Need occasional assistance for husband with Early Onset Alzheimer's (age = late 50s) in early evenings, on either a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday starting at 5:30 p.m. or similar until 8-8:30 p.m. - days vary based on my schedule/commitments.
Prefer a woman who is in her 40s or 50s - but healthy enough to climb stairs.
You will:
Feed/cook him dinner
Provide social interaction - do activities with him, talk with him while he is eating.
Ensure he takes vitamins, pills with dinner and at bedtime
Make sure he stays hydrated/drinks his sparkling water
Make sure the cats are fed dinner @7:15 p.m.
Help get ready for bed (approximately 7:30 to 8 p.m.) - help make sure he can get his PJs on, remind him to brush his teeth, etc (He goes to bed pretty early)
Someone who has CPR certification and general First Aid training preferred.
Must have experience with people with Alzheimer's and/or dementia
Care Recipient
- Male
- Somewhat receptive to outside help
- Age range: 55 to 64 years old
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