Care for an independently living 86-year-old gentleman, 80 kg, 170 cm, who moves around the house partially independently but requires constant supervision due to advanced dementia (Alzheimer's). He is forgetful, often disoriented in time, space, and in recognizing people. He sometimes experiences hallucinations, which are well-controlled with medication. He does not exhibit aggression or a tendency to wander. He speaks understandably and is calm, but his statements may not always be truthful; the caregiver should not take them personally. The gentleman suffers from complete incontinence (both urinary and fecal), wears diapers, and requires regular changing of incontinence products. He also has knee problems, which are gradually worsening his mobility. Currently, he is capable of short walks with the aid of a walker, but increasingly uses a wheelchair. Assistance is needed with hygiene, dressing and undressing, getting out of bed, accompanying to the toilet, and bedtime (around 9:00 PM). Support with orientation around the house, motivation for regular drinking and eating, companionship during simple conversations, board games, memory exercises, or walks is also expected. Household chores include cooking, laundry, ironing, general cleaning, and grocery shopping (on foot, shop approx. 10 minutes away), without a car or bicycle. The nearest bus stop is two minutes away on foot, and the train station is about 13 minutes away. A care service visits the household twice a week (including Thursdays), and a cleaning service visits once a week. The gentleman's son lives nearby and can assist with medical appointments or other matters. The other son lives in Spain but is available by phone. If necessary, the premises are monitored by cameras solely for safety purposes (e.g., in case of falls). The caregiver must have experience with dementia/Alzheimer's. Night work is not regular but may occur. Lifting is required (within moderate assistance). There is also a dog in the household, a small terrier mix, who may or may not be part of walks, as agreed. The caregiver has a private upper floor with a bathroom available.
Care for an independently living 86-year-old gentleman, 80 kg, 170 cm, who moves around the house partially independently but requires constant supervision due to advanced dementia (Alzheimer's).
180 m2 house
Annweiler · Germany
Care for an independently living 79-year-old elderly lady, 50 kg, 169 cm, who suffers from dementia and has recently been discharged from hospital where medication was adjusted. She is oriented in her home environment and has retained temporal orientation, but cannot coordinate appointments and can no longer process new information well. Her short-term memory is impaired. Personality-wise, she is open, friendly, and cooperative with good mutual communication.
Büsingen · Germany
Care for an independently living 85-year-old lady, 65 kg, 160 cm, who has been diagnosed with dementia and urinary and fecal incontinence and uses diapers. She recognizes close relatives, is oriented within her home environment, and also oriented in familiar surroundings outside the home. Time orientation is limited; she cannot organize appointments, her short-term memory is significantly deteriorating, she often lives in memories of the past, and cannot always connect events correctly. She has difficulty accepting her health condition. She communicates understandably, although she has trouble finding the right words. Hearing and sight are age-appropriate. The lady is physically mobile without aids, walks independently, gets out of bed and off a chair without help, and only needs accompaniment outside the home. She primarily needs guidance and supervision for dressing and personal hygiene. It is necessary to ensure regular changing of clothes, guide her with daily hygiene, and assist her as needed if she wishes. She eats independently, but attention must be paid to regular shared meals and adequate fluid intake. She manages the toilet independently. The scope of work includes meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, laundry, running errands, providing companionship, supervising the daily routine, and maintaining a regular daily structure. Night care is needed approximately twice per night. Free time by agreement.
Bonn · Germany
Care for a married couple living together.
