Caregiver Waiblingen

Care for an independently living 88-year-old lady, 65 kg, 170 cm, who suffers from early-stage dementia and has impaired short-term memory. She is completely deaf in one ear and has poor hearing in the other; she is reluctant to use a hearing aid. Her eyesight is limited; she is blind in one eye but can still read. She moves using a toilet chair and a wheelchair, which she can transfer to herself, but the caregiver should always be nearby for safety. She can manage short distances with a walker when accompanied; she goes for walks in her wheelchair outdoors. She gets up independently, there is a stairlift in the house, and an emergency button connected to her daughter. She suffers from knee arthritis and anemia and is physically weakened. She is not incontinent but uses diapers preventatively. She requires complete assistance with personal hygiene and dressing/undressing, participating as much as her abilities allow. She goes to the toilet with partial assistance; it is necessary to accompany her, help with hygiene, and change diapers. She eats independently; shared meals and supervision of fluid intake are important. Care includes cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry, running small errands, maintaining a daily routine, and most importantly, companionship, conversation, and spending time together. She enjoys card and board games, crosswords, and wheelchair walks. Medications are prepared by her daughter, and medical appointments are arranged by the family. Her daughter lives in the same building in a separate apartment unit. Night work is not required, and a home care service visits once a week for hygiene.