Care for an 82-year-old lady (50 kg, 160 cm), who is mobile within the house with a walker, but is weakened after falls and needs support when getting up and sitting down. She has early-stage dementia but is oriented in time, space, and to people. She requires partial assistance with dressing and hygiene, but is independent with eating and using the toilet. The household is also home to her 86-year-old husband (85 kg, 175 cm), who is completely independent, still active, drives a car and rides a bicycle, tends to the garden, and requires no assistance. He appreciates the care provided to his wife, allowing him more time for himself. The caregiver provides assistance with household tasks, cooking, cleaning, and shopping; shops are within walking distance. Night shifts or heavy lifting are not required. A private bathroom and kitchenette are available for the caregiver.
Care for an elderly married couple mainly concerns an 82-year-old lady (50 kg, 160 cm), who is mobile within the house with a walker, but is weakened after falls and needs support when getting up and sitting down.
House 140 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.
