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Irene's Caregiving Needs

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For those of you reading this know who Irene is and what she does to take care of our mommy and brother with the loving support of her husband. πŸ’–πŸ™ You also are aware she's recently undergone knee surgery which will take months of immediate recovery. πŸ€•πŸ’ͺ I am her youngest sister, living on the opposite coast, and I've spent the last 2 weeks learning some of her needs as she adjusts to life as a caregiver post op. πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ I've seen her blood pressure drop daily as she manages to learn to walk with a heavy knew metal knee. πŸ“‰πŸ¦΅ Her vagus nerve was disrupted on her first day home and I had to call an ambulance as I caught her slipping off her bed. πŸš‘πŸš¨ It's essential to get much needed rest, less stress, and high protein meals to fully rehabilitate. 😴πŸ₯—πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ As someone who had undergone a serious surgery, I know all to well how crucial it is that Irene receive the nutrition and peace to rest without worry. πŸ™πŸŽπŸ•ŠοΈ Share in this meal and task train by volunteering 1 meal drop off or 1 task to help lighten her load as caregiver to our mom and brother. 🀝🍲🧺


Special Notes

High quality protein, green leafy vegetables, bone broths, mineral rich soups, hydrating fruits, with minimal processed foods and excessive sugars. Filipino, pan- asian or Mediterranean inspired cuisine. Simple yet tasty. Potential Tasks: Medicine pick up Morning visit to assist our brother to have a hot chocolate Afternoon visits to assist mommy with her snacktime Weekday check in visit while her husband is working Light home chores

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