Caregiver Bottrop

Care for a 70-year-old gentleman, 90 kg, 186 cm, who has Parkinson's disease, moderate to advanced dementia, spinal stenosis, general weakness, and increased risk of falls. He has significant problems with orientation in time, space, and situations, often not knowing where he is. He speaks quietly and indistinctly, which makes communication difficult. He suffers from urinary and fecal incontinence. The gentleman moves with a walker, requires assistance and supervision when walking and getting up. A wheelchair is also available, which he uses for walks. He needs partial assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, and changing incontinence products. Lifting is not required. The caregiver also handles cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and assistance with daily activities. Companionship, supervision, and help with orientation are important to make the gentleman feel safe. Household chores are performed in agreement with the wife, who lives in the same household. Night shifts are not required. Free time by agreement.