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Short-term caregiving (initially a 4-week trial period) for an 84-year-old senior woman (155 cm, 47 kg) in Mainz. She suffers from dementia and Alzheimer's disease and has an oncological condition – lymphoma; she underwent chemotherapy but discontinued it as she could not tolerate it, and is currently stable. She requires a walker for mobility. Due to dementia, she is confused, stress is detrimental to her, her interpersonal functioning is impaired, and she is not always well-oriented. She has poor vision. She experiences both fecal and urinary incontinence, wears diapers, but changes them herself. She frequently uses the toilet independently, so night work is not required; no lifting is needed. The caregiver provides partial assistance with dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene, ensures complete basic care, reminds her of medication, and assists with compression stockings. Cooking is very important, and the caregiver also handles shopping, cleaning, and laundry care, as well as complete household support. A bicycle is available for shopping, or groceries can be ordered via the Rewe app; groceries can also be ordered through a delivery service with the caregiver's assistance. The caregiver has access to a private guest room with WLAN in a single-story family house (100 m²). No pets are present. A woman with a good knowledge of German is sought, strictly non-smoking, with no need for a driving license.

Caregiving for a 94-year-old senior (160 cm, 80 kg) who is primarily reliant on a wheelchair. After suffering a stroke, she has limited mobility and weakness on the left side of her body. She uses the toilet and wheelchair, requiring assistance with standing and transferring. She does not have dementia and is fully oriented, although her hearing is weakened in the right ear, so things must be spoken loudly into her left ear. Besides paralysis, she suffers from rheumatism, but artificial shoulder joints prevent pulling on her arms. The caregiver assists with daily hygiene, dressing, and household cleaning. The senior prepares her own meals, and family visits daily for lunch. Night work is required 1-2 times per night to assist with using the night toilet. A private room for the caregiver is provided in the apartment with a kitchen, bathroom, and internet.

Caregiving for a 95-year-old senior (160 cm, 80 kg) who is recovering from a hip fracture and often feels fatigued, resulting in frequent sleep. She is fully oriented, recognizes names and people, communicates clearly, and can express her needs. She moves around the house using a walker without the need for accompaniment. She has mild hearing loss, so it is important to speak loudly and clearly. The senior has mild urinary incontinence, which she manages herself, and is partially self-sufficient in hygiene. The job responsibilities include assistance with dressing (especially with socks and shoes), help with personal hygiene, regular shared meals, and monitoring adequate fluid intake. The caregiver cooks, cleans, does laundry, and takes care of a cat, feeding it twice a day. Shopping is handled by her son as needed. No night work is required. The caregiver has a private room with a bathroom and internet access.

Caregiving for a 93-year-old senior (166 cm, 50 kg) who suffers from dementia and has Alzheimer's. His condition is highly dependent on a daily routine; he is often limited in the morning, but his condition improves after an afternoon nap, allowing for conversational activities. The senior moves independently but requires support such as an arm for walking and assistance to the toilet. He wears incontinence briefs for preventive reasons. Assistance is needed with dressing (partial help) and all personal hygiene. The job also includes preparing breakfast and dinner, maintaining the household, and doing laundry. The senior's wife is at home and tries to take on as many tasks as possible but needs relief. Shopping is handled by the family, and stores are within a 5-minute walking distance. The senior enjoys spending time in conversation and engaging in activities like a child. The house has internet, and there is a separate apartment with its own bathroom. The caregiver has their own space with internet and a private bathroom. Night service is required but not every day.

Caregiving for an 88-year-old blind senior woman (160 cm, 50 kg) in a village, who suffers from general age-related weakness, osteoporosis, and a high risk of falls. She moves independently or with a walker depending on her daily condition, is oriented within her own home, but needs accompaniment when walking, including trips to the bathroom. She recently fell and suffered a pelvic fracture, so preventing further falls is essential. She has mild dementia-related changes, experiences anxiety and fears of being a burden to others, thus requiring emotional support. Additionally, she has high blood pressure; her husband prepares her medication. The caregiver assists with personal hygiene, dressing and undressing, accompanies her to the toilet, provides companionship, and engages her in activities. The caregiver is responsible for household tasks—cleaning, laundry, cooking, and meal preparation; shopping is handled by her husband, as stores are not within walking distance. Night work is generally not required, only in emergency situations; lifting is not required. The household also includes her husband (91 years old), who does not require care, still drives, and has hearing difficulties, so communication must be loud and clear—household management includes him as well. A non-smoker is sought (occasionally tolerated) with a good command of German, without the need for a driver's license (a car with a manual transmission is available). There are no pets. The caregiver has access to a private floor with a guest room, private bathroom, WLAN, and internet. Free time is arranged in agreement with the family.

Caregiver Requirements: Female with a good command of German, non-smoker, driver's license. Should have a sense of humor and be a good cook.

The client is a 91-year-old man, 89 kg, 178 cm, with a slight walking problem and incontinence. He is mentally sound, physically appropriate for his age. He needs assistance with meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, laundry, household tasks, and companionship. He is not highly dependent on care, rather he needs companionship and help around the house.

Caregiving for a 92-year-old senior (158 cm, 70 kg) who is fully oriented and uses a wheelchair. Assistance is required for transfers when the wheelchair gets stuck, but she can move independently if she has something to hold onto. She has mild incontinence and uses pads preventively. She suffers from bronchitis, and her legs are bandaged by a nurse. She requires complete assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, and toilet visits. Responsibilities also include meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, and laundry care. The caregiver is provided with a private room and internet access. The house is non-smoking.

Caregiving for a 97-year-old senior (158 cm, 50 kg) who requires thorough care. She suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia, with weakened memory. She is visually impaired and classified as 100% physically disabled. She needs a wheelchair for mobility, must hold on while standing, and uses a toilet chair and bath lift for transfer and support. At night, she wears protective diapers. The caregiver assists her with dressing, personal hygiene, overall body care, and toilet visits. Meals need to be prepared, cut into small pieces, and sometimes fed. Soup plans and daily schedules are prepared in advance. She lives alone in an apartment with family residing upstairs, internet is accessible, and the caregiver has a separate room and shared bathroom. Küchezenturm is nearby, and 2 visits in weekly day care are scheduled. The caregiver should have intermediate German language skills and refrain from smoking in the apartment.

Caregiving for an 82-year-old gentleman (175 cm, 65 kg) who is in the advanced stages of Parkinson's disease but remains mentally clear. The senior moves independently but requires partial assistance with dressing and maintaining hygiene. No assistance is needed for toilet use. Responsibilities include meal preparation, shopping, maintaining household cleanliness, laundry, and supervising medication intake. The senior also cooks independently, but presence is required. The caregiver is provided with a private room with internet access in a family house. Night care is required once per night if the senior falls out of bed; however, lifting is not necessary. Conditions for the caregiver include an age range of 40 to 60 years, good knowledge of German, a driver's license, and no smoking inside the house.

Caregiving for an 88-year-old senior (170 cm, 70 kg) diagnosed with Parkinson's and osteoporosis, accompanied by a risk of falls. The client is mobile with a walker, but during occasional dizziness prefers to use a wheelchair. She gets up independently and is oriented in time, space, and among people. Communication is clear, conversations are possible, and the senior expresses her needs. Hearing and vision are good. Assistance is needed with dressing, personal hygiene, and minor tasks, but the senior is independent in many aspects, including food intake with a vegetarian diet. Job responsibilities include meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and ensuring daily structure. Night work involves supporting the client to the toilet 2 times per night, occasionally more frequently. The house has a barrier-free bathroom and cameras in the entrance hallway and kitchen. The client's husband, who lives in the household, does not require care but may need help with household chores. The caregiver has a private room with internet access. It is expected that the caregiver will be a non-smoker and have good knowledge of German. Caregiving does not require a driver's license.