Care for an 85-year-old gentleman, 77 kg, 172 cm, who has suffered a sudden stroke and is recovering from hospitalization. He has cognitive limitations and also suffers from diabetes, which is stabilized with medication. The gentleman recognizes close people, but his orientation in space is significantly limited, even at home. He does not always understand contexts and should not be left alone, as he might leave the house when alone. Communication is understandable, but the content does not always make sense. He has problems finding words. His hearing is impaired; he uses a hearing aid, so it is necessary to speak clearly and calmly. He moves independently but is unsteady on his feet. He requires escort when outdoors. Assistance and supervision are needed on stairs. He manages to get up independently. He is urinary incontinent and uses pads; he can control his bowel movements. He needs guidance and partial assistance with dressing, hygiene, and toileting. His clothes need to be prepared for him, he needs reminders to change, and help where necessary. At the toilet, he needs reminders to visit the WC, to be accompanied, and help with changing incontinence products. Assistance is required for showering, washing his hair, and entering the bath or shower. The gentleman eats independently; fluid intake and regular meals need to be monitored. Medications are prepared; their intake needs to be checked. Responsibilities include household management such as cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry, general errands, and providing companionship during the day. Maintaining a daily routine and supervising the senior are important. His wife, who does not require care, lives in the household, and a 10-year-old Australian Shepherd also lives in the house; the wife and a neighbor take care of the dog. Night duty is not required; in case of need, his wife will care for him. Free time is by agreement, with the possibility of taking two afternoons off per week. There is a dog in the house.
Care for an 85-year-old gentleman, 77 kg, 172 cm, who has suffered a sudden stroke and is recovering from hospitalization.
Family house 250 m2, a room is available for the caregiver, there is a dog in the house
Neunkirchen-Seelscheidt · Germany
Care for a 96-year-old self-sufficient elderly lady, 154 cm, 65 kg, who moves around the house with a walker.
Emmendigen · Germany
Care for a 64-year-old gentleman, 90 kg, 189 cm, with dementia/Alzheimer's.
Bergisch Gladbach · Germany
Care for an elderly couple in a shared household. The 91-year-old lady, 68 kg, 165 cm, has mild dementia, is slightly mobility-impaired, and is at risk of falling. She needs partial assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, showering, and toileting. The caregiver administers her medication and helps with removing compression stockings. Companionship, conversation, and general daytime assistance are also important. The 90-year-old gentleman, 85 kg, 179 cm, has had a stroke that did not significantly affect his motor skills or speech. He is currently still in the hospital. He has spinal problems and moves around the house with a walker. Before the stroke, he took care of his wife, so the caregiver should relieve him of this duty. The caregiver is also responsible for household management, cooking, cleaning, and laundry. The family handles shopping. No lifting is required for either spouse. Only the lady requires nighttime assistance, approximately once per night to accompany her to the toilet. She has fallen in the past, so it is necessary to accompany her due to the risk of falling. The gentleman does not require nighttime assistance. There is a stairlift in the house. A separate bathroom is available for the caregiver. Free time by arrangement.
