Frau Richaud
Mrs. Richaud, like her friend Mrs. Lefebre, is 67 years old at the time of the interview. Mrs. Richaud is married and lives in the southern part of Switzerland. Mrs. Richaud is involved in the care of her grandchildren. In addition, she supports her friend, Mrs. Lefebre. She is there for her every day, accompanies her to appointments, and organizes the care arrangement. She has also taken over guardianship for Mrs. Lefebre together with her husband. Helping this other person is important to Mrs. Richaud. At the same time, she sees dementia care as a job that is demanding. She considers remuneration to be appropriate.
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The friendship relationship between Mrs. Richaud and Mrs. Lefebre tips over into a care relationship.
The many calls from her friend, who suffers from dementia, bother Mrs. Richaud. The friendship relationship turns into a care relationship.
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Processes of adaptation
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Processes of adaptation
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Frau Richaud
Mrs. Richaud, like her friend Mrs. Lefebre, is 67 years old at the time of the interview. Mrs. Richaud is married and lives in the southern part of Switzerland. Mrs. Richaud is involved in the care of her grandchildren. In addition, she supports her friend, Mrs. Lefebre. She is there for her every day, accompanies her to appointments, and organizes the care arrangement. She has also taken over guardianship for Mrs. Lefebre together with her husband. Helping this other person is important to Mrs. Richaud. At the same time, she sees dementia care as a job that is demanding. She considers remuneration to be appropriate.
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Mrs. Richaud says that antidepressants helped her friend manage the psychological distress of her diagnosis.
Mrs. Richaud says that antidepressants helped her friend manage the psychological distress of her diagnosis, which, among other thing, had aggravated her eczema.
Therapeutic approaches
Dementia
Frau Richaud
Mrs. Richaud sometimes feels very restricted because her friend with dementia is so dependent.
Because her friend with dementia is increasingly losing her sense of security, she seeks closeness, Mrs. Richaud relates. Her friend cannot initiate activities on her own, which is why she is especially reliant. Mrs. Richaud sometimes feels very limited by this.
Processes of adaptation
Dementia
Frau Richaud
In order to emotionally distance herself from the role of care giving, Mrs. Richaud classifies dementia care as a job.
In order to emotionally distance herself from the role of care giving, Mrs. Richaud classifies dementia care as a job.
Processes of adaptation
Dementia
Frau Richaud
The friendship relationship between Mrs. Richaud and Mrs. Lefebre tips over into a care relationship.
The many calls from her friend, who suffers from dementia, bother Mrs. Richaud. The friendship relationship turns into a care relationship.
Processes of adaptation
Dementia
Frau Richaud
Conflicts arise because her friend no longer understands the situation, says Mrs. Richaud.
Conflicts arise because her friend no longer understands the situation, says Mrs. Richaud. She finds her friend's accusations offensive.
Processes of adaptation
Dementia
Frau Richaud
There is no agreement between Mrs. Richaud and her friend’s family members about moving Mrs. Lefebre into a home.
There is no agreement between Mrs. Richaud and her friend’s family members about moving Mrs. Lefebre into a home. Mrs. Richaud believes that Mrs. Lefebre should remain in her own house as long as possible. Mrs. Lefebre's family, however, is inclined to transfer her to a home since they do not live nearby.
Four levels of communication of the caregivers
Dementia
Frau Richaud
Although the responsibilities have been outlined, it is always necessary to negotiate with Mrs. Lefebre's family about who is responsible for what, says Mrs. Richaud.
Mrs. Richaud says that although the responsibilities have been outlined, it is always necessary to negotiate with Mrs. Lefebre's family about who is responsible for what. Such negotiations remind her husband of his work environment, says Mrs. Richaud.
Four levels of communication of the caregivers
Dementia
Frau Richaud
Together with her husband, Mrs. Richaud has taken over the guardianship of Mrs Lefebre.
Mrs. Richaud, together with her husband, has assumed guardianship of Mrs. Lefebre. With Mrs. Lefebre and her family members, they would also have officially arranged care. Ms. Richaud and her husband are co-custodians because Ms. Lefebre's family members wanted to distance themselves from the care situation.
Advance care planning
Dementia
Frau Richaud
Currently, Mrs. Richaud supports her friend Mrs. Lefebre on a voluntary basis. However, she believes that she should be financially compensated for this.
Currently, Mrs. Richaud supports her friend Mrs. Lefebre on a voluntary basis. However, she believes that she should be financially compensated for this.
Costs of care
Dementia
Frau Richaud
Being alone is increasingly difficult for her friend, Mrs. Lefebre, says Mrs. Richaud.
Being alone and doing an activity is increasingly difficult for her friend, Mrs. Lefebre, says Mrs. Richaud. That's why they signed her up for the day structure.
At home or in a nursing home?
Dementia
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