Care for an 83-year-old lady, 65 kg, 168 cm, with dementia/Alzheimer's and incontinence. She is mobile and moves around the house independently; she does not currently use any aids. She needs to be accompanied when walking if necessary. Orientation in time, place, and person is only partially preserved. Speech is limited. The lady needs guidance with dressing; clothes suitable for the weather need to be prepared for her. She requires partial assistance with personal hygiene and toileting. She wears incontinence briefs and goes to the toilet by herself, but afterwards needs help with hygiene. She needs reminders to take her medication. She requires a lot of patience at mealtimes and assistance with feeding, as she eats slowly and may need to be fed entirely. The caregiver is responsible for cooking, cleaning, laundry, and general household management. The nearest shop is approximately 300 m away; her daughter can also do the shopping if needed. Night duty may be required occasionally, depending on her current condition. The lady gets up at night and goes to the toilet alone, after which she may need help with hygiene. Lifting is not required. The lady's husband lives in the same house but will be away during the current assignment. In the future, care for both spouses may be needed, with the husband's care involving only household management. Free time is by agreement.
Care for an 83-year-old lady, 65 kg, 168 cm, with dementia/Alzheimer's and incontinence.
120 m2 apartment, room 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.
Erlenbach · Germany
Care for an elderly married couple in a shared household.
