Dementia Caregiver/Companion- part-time

New York City NY

Description

Seeking a caregiver/companion for a wonderful 74-year-old man with "moderate" fronto-temporal behavioral dementia. He is fully ambulatory, but has memory and cognition issues. I am seeking relief care every other Thursday evening (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM -- approximate), as well as occasional additional evenings or afternoons. (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM). As time goes on, this could lead to a more permanent schedule (August/September timeframe). Evening and/or afternoon care would consist of "hanging out" together, perhaps a walk, light exercise, eating a meal, watching TV, and in general, having a lovely time conversing. Knowledge of art/photography/computers A++ as these interest him greatly including going out for walks "photographing" things. He is also an avid mycologist so interest in that area would be wonderful. Given that he is capable of most of his care needs, the emphasis, for now, is on companionship and fun, though knowledge of caregiving is A++.