Carer Frücht

Care for a 78-year-old lady, 51 kg, 172 cm, suffering from an atypical form of Parkinson's disease (PSP – progressive supranuclear palsy), general weakness, and incontinence. Mentally, she is fine, but has significant speech difficulties. The lady can no longer walk independently and is dependent on a wheelchair. With assistance, she can stand for short periods. During transfers from bed to wheelchair, lifting is required, involving moderate physical effort. She is completely dependent on help with dressing, hygiene, showering, and toileting. She requires partial assistance with eating. During the day, the toilet is used whenever possible; at night, she wears diapers. The carer ensures morning and evening hygiene, transfers, meal preparation and serving, cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry, companionship, and walks with an electric wheelchair. Nighttime assistance may be needed occasionally, approximately 1 to 2 times per night. The husband has been providing nighttime care until now, but it is exhaustingly long-term for him. A private apartment with a bathroom and a separate entrance is available for the carer in the house. Free time as per agreement.