Care for an elderly married couple living together. Both have an increased risk of falls. The 89-year-old lady, 52 kg, 150 cm, moves independently, using a walker for longer distances. She suffers from dementia, which mainly manifests as forgetfulness and repeating sentences already spoken. Her short-term memory is deteriorating; she shows no inclination towards aggression or wandering. She also suffers from depression. The 87-year-old gentleman, 65 kg, 160 cm, had a stroke seven years ago. He has slightly limited mobility and speech difficulties. He suffers from hearing loss and uses hearing aids, but does not wear them. He uses a walker for longer distances. The caregiver's duties include assisting with the daily care of both seniors, supporting them with dressing and undressing or guiding them through these activities, and helping with personal hygiene and everyday care. The caregiver is also responsible for managing the household, preparing meals, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and other domestic tasks. The job also involves accompanying the seniors in their daily lives, short walks, providing companionship, and driving them to doctor's appointments by car if needed. Night duty is not required. No transfers or heavy lifting are necessary. This is a calm care situation for a couple where the main focus is on household assistance, supervision, companionship, and support with daily activities. Free time is arranged by agreement. A car is available.
Care for an elderly married couple living together.
House 120 m2
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.
