Care for an elderly married couple in a shared household. An 86-year-old gentleman, 95 kg, 170 cm, suffers from dementia. He is mobile, walks independently without aids, and does not require assistance with getting up or lifting. His short-term memory is impaired, and he occasionally has difficulty finding words. He needs guidance with dressing and partial assistance with hygiene and showering. He eats and uses the toilet independently. Sufficient fluid intake needs to be monitored. He visits a day care center once a week. An 88-year-old lady, 45 kg, 155 cm, has limited shoulder mobility after surgery. She walks independently with a walker; she requires partial assistance with dressing, primarily due to her shoulder. She manages most hygiene independently but needs help with showering and washing her hair. She eats and uses the toilet independently. Medication intake should be overseen if necessary. She visits a day care center once a week. The caregiver is also responsible for cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry, handling everyday errands, and providing assistance in daily life. Maintaining the daily routine, companionship, and appropriate activities are important. Light gardening is welcome but not a requirement. Doctor's visits are arranged by the daughter. Nighttime assistance is not required. The caregiver has a private bathroom and a car available. Free time is by agreement.
Care for an elderly married couple in a shared household.
Family house 100 m2, with a room and private bathroom for the caregiver.
Emmendigen · Germany
Care for a 64-year-old gentleman, 90 kg, 189 cm, with dementia/Alzheimer's.
Bergisch Gladbach · Germany
Care for an elderly couple in a shared household. The 91-year-old lady, 68 kg, 165 cm, has mild dementia, is slightly mobility-impaired, and is at risk of falling. She needs partial assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, showering, and toileting. The caregiver administers her medication and helps with removing compression stockings. Companionship, conversation, and general daytime assistance are also important. The 90-year-old gentleman, 85 kg, 179 cm, has had a stroke that did not significantly affect his motor skills or speech. He is currently still in the hospital. He has spinal problems and moves around the house with a walker. Before the stroke, he took care of his wife, so the caregiver should relieve him of this duty. The caregiver is also responsible for household management, cooking, cleaning, and laundry. The family handles shopping. No lifting is required for either spouse. Only the lady requires nighttime assistance, approximately once per night to accompany her to the toilet. She has fallen in the past, so it is necessary to accompany her due to the risk of falling. The gentleman does not require nighttime assistance. There is a stairlift in the house. A separate bathroom is available for the caregiver. Free time by arrangement.
Berlin · Germany
Care for an 83-year-old lady, 65 kg, 168 cm, with dementia/Alzheimer's and incontinence.
