HOUSEKEEPING

• Dust, polish furniture
• Change linens
• Organize closets, cupboards, etc.
• Trash/garbage removal
• Vacuum/sweep
• Laundry, ironing
• Water plants

KITCHEN DUTIES

• Plan meals per preferences and requirements
• Prepare grocery list
• Clip coupons
• Shop for groceries
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks
• Check food for spoilage
• Clean refrigerator/oven
• Arrange shelves for easy access
• Monitor diet

TRANSPORTATION & ERRANDS

• Doctor and Hospital Appointments
• Shopping
• Church/synagogue
• Visit friends/family
• Movies, plays, outings
• Pick up prescriptions, dry cleaning
• Other errands

CORRESPONDENCE

• Bill paying
• Organize mail
• Write letters
• Send greeting cards
• Newspaper/magazine subscriptions

COMPANIONSHIP

• Conversation
• Answer the phone
• Retrieve telephone messages
• Reading from books, magazines
• Religious reading or discussion
• Medication reminder
• Apparel selection

ARRANGE APPOINTMENTS

• Doctors
• Hair cut/styling
• Home deliveries

ENTERTAINMENT

• Rent movies
• Play music
• Encourage neighbor and friend visits
• Play cards, board games
• Arts and crafts projects
• Visit Concerts, movies
• Walks in the Park