Care for an independently living 80-year-old lady, 170 cm, 74 kg, who has dementia, is post-stroke, and has bilateral hip fractures. She also has a heart condition, anxiety, and depression. She is weakened after a hospital stay. The lady uses a wheelchair and is at high risk of falling. She is not bedridden. Transfers between the bed and the wheelchair/toilet are needed approximately 2-4 times daily. The transfers require lifting, and a physically capable caregiver. Walking is only possible with assistance, and she cannot manage stairs. She needs help with showering and dressing. She also requires assistance with personal and intimate hygiene and toileting. Incontinence occurs partially, for example at night, and the caregiver changes incontinence products. The lady has a disrupted day and night rhythm, significant restlessness, and anxiety. Her orientation in time is limited, but she is oriented in space and to people. She needs active engagement and stimulation. Her hearing is impaired, but her speech is not. It is important to ensure adequate fluid intake and remind her to take her medications. Nighttime assistance is needed occasionally. Her favorite activities include walks and watching television. The caregiver is also responsible for household management, such as cooking and cleaning. The family lives nearby and visits the lady. The shop is about 2 km away, and bus and train transport are available. Free time is arranged by mutual agreement.
Care for an independently living 80-year-old lady, 170 cm, 74 kg, who has dementia, is post-stroke, and has bilateral hip fractures.
50 m2 apartment, room for the caregiver
Rhede · Germany
Care for a self-sufficient 90-year-old gentleman, 52 kg, 168 cm, with dementia and general old-age frailty.
Berlin · Germany
Care for an independently living 77-year-old lady, 55 kg, 165 cm, who has dementia, manic-depressive disorder, and dizziness when walking.
Bad Friedrichshall · Germany
Care for a lady living alone, 60 kg, 160 cm, with dementia/Alzheimer's and general frailty. The lady is oriented in time, space, and person, but her short-term memory is deteriorating. She communicates clearly and can hold a conversation. She has hearing difficulties, so it is necessary to speak clearly and face her. She is open, friendly, and kind. She is mobile but unsteady when walking. She walks independently indoors without aids and outdoors as well, but requires accompaniment. She gets up independently. She manages dressing, toileting, and eating by herself. Partial assistance is needed for daily hygiene, showering, washing hair, and getting in and out of the shower or bathtub. The caregiver also handles cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and general household management. It is important to ensure she changes into clean clothes regularly, maintains adequate fluid intake, and takes her prescribed medication. Care includes maintaining her daily routine, providing companionship, and engaging her in activities. The lady enjoys reading newspapers, looking at photos, singing, and taking short half-hour walks. Shops are within walking distance, and there is good train service in the vicinity. There is a garden at the house, which is looked after by a gardener. Nighttime assistance is not required. Free time is by agreement.
