Care for an independently living 81-year-old lady, 63 kg, 166 cm, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, heart disease with heart failure, has a history of breast cancer and amputation. She experiences dizziness and general senile weakness. According to her doctor, she is showing early signs of dementia. The main reason for needing care is the death of her husband and her deteriorating health, which prevents her from taking care of herself. The lady is partially incontinent (urine and stool), and the caregiver is responsible for changing incontinence products. She moves with the help of a walker, is at risk of falling, and has fallen several times. She requires support when moving, assistance with repositioning, but does not require lifting. She has an adjustable bed, a commode chair, and a lifting belt available. She can no longer manage stairs. She is completely dependent on help for bathing and requires support for dressing. Psychologically, she does not have significant disorientation issues but can be restless and anxious. She sometimes tends towards apathy and wandering behavior. She allows personal hygiene to be performed without issues. She needs a calm, direct approach and activation, yet also appreciates being left in a peaceful environment. Important conversation topics include family, happy memories, and past experiences. Conversations about dementia and depression should be avoided. A home nursing service visits daily to assist with toileting and applying compression stockings. She has allergies. The caregiver supervises fluid intake and reminds her to take medication. The caregiver does not administer medication. She accompanies the client to medical appointments and monitors fluid intake. Nighttime assistance is only needed occasionally. The lady enjoys cooking, baking, going for walks, loves nature, watching television, reading books, and doing handicrafts. The caregiver's duties also include cooking, cleaning, laundry, ironing, shopping, and caring for the balcony and plants. Relatives visit as needed, approximately 4-6 times a year. A home service takes care of the garden. Shops for everyday goods are 6-8 km away, and the bus stop is about 200 meters from the house. Free time is by arrangement. A car with manual transmission is available.
Care for an independently living 81-year-old lady, 63 kg, 166 cm, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and heart disease with heart failure.
House 120 m2
Odenthal · Germany
Care for an 87-year-old independently living gentleman (71 kg, 174 cm) in a family home in the village of Odenthal.
Wachtberg · Germany
Care for an elderly married couple in their shared home. 95-year-old gentleman, 90 kg, 185 cm, has limited mobility and uses a wheelchair following a stroke in August 2019. He suffers from urinary incontinence and uses incontinence pads and pull-ups. Psychologically, he is oriented according to his age, occasionally forgetful. Despite his physical limitations, he can still use the toilet independently, but sometimes needs help with dressing. He often feels tired. 96-year-old lady, 50 kg, 160 cm, is currently hospitalized after a fall. She suffers from heart failure, and her walking stability has significantly deteriorated in recent months. She mostly uses a walker and has previously used an automatic stairlift independently. After her last two hospitalizations, her mobility and independence have been gradually declining. The caregiver's duties include meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, and laundry. For the gentleman, assistance is needed as required with personal hygiene, using the toilet, and dressing, with the main goal being to support and maintain his independence. Help should be offered sensitively, not imposed. He still manages most activities, such as dressing and using the toilet, predominantly by himself. The caregiver also assists with meal preparation and household maintenance. For the lady, it is important to monitor her safety and prevent falls. She needs help with dressing, household management, accompanying her to doctor's appointments, and shopping. Night shifts and heavy lifting are not required. The gentleman can transfer himself to the wheelchair. Free time by agreement. A car with manual transmission is available.
Karlsruhe · Germany
Care for a 78-year-old gentleman, 67 kg, 168 cm, suffering from dementia and diabetes, with a high risk of falls after a previous fall.
