Care for a self-sufficient 90-year-old gentleman, 52 kg, 168 cm, with dementia and general old-age frailty. He is oriented in his home environment, recognizes people around him, but is forgetful. He should not leave the house alone. He takes medication for dementia. The gentleman has limited mobility and uses a walker. He needs assistance when getting up from bed, armchair, or chair. Lifting is not required. He needs help with personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care. He wears incontinence briefs. Medication needs to be prepared and its intake supervised. The caregiver also handles cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry, general daytime assistance, and companionship. Shops are within walking distance; every Saturday, the son goes shopping with the caregiver. The gentleman wakes up around 7:15 AM and goes to bed around 9:00 PM. On Mondays and Thursdays, he attends a day care center. He sleeps peacefully at night, and no night assistance is needed. A private bathroom is available for the caregiver. Free time as agreed.
Care for a self-sufficient 90-year-old gentleman, 52 kg, 168 cm, with dementia and general old-age frailty.
Family house, with a room and private bathroom for the caregiver
Langenau · Germany
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