Providing Care for an Elderly Woman with Early-Stage Dementia
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
- Seniors
- Health Promotion
- Sports & Leisure Activities
About the volunteering opportunity
At our nursing home, we are looking for a volunteer to regularly spend time with an 86-year-old resident who is in the early stages of dementia.
Ms. Kunz enjoys being outdoors and loves to chat. Together, you can go for walks, spend time in the fresh air, or chat over coffee in the cafeteria. Above all, it’s important to keep her company and have a nice time together.
Ms. Kunz enjoys being outdoors and loves to chat. Together, you can go for walks, spend time in the fresh air, or chat over coffee in the cafeteria. Above all, it’s important to keep her company and have a nice time together.
Your Tasks
- Personal guidance and time spent with Ms. Kunz
- Walks and time spent outdoors
- Conversations and sharing experiences
- Alternatively, a visit to the cafeteria together for coffee
- Addressing the resident’s individual needs
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
- Enjoys interacting with older adults
- Empathy, patience, and sensitivity
- Enjoyment of conversation
- Reliability
- Sensitivity when interacting with people with early-stage dementia
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
On weekdays, on weekends, during the day
- Regularly, about 1–2 hours per week
- Thursday or Friday, mornings starting at 9:00 a.m.
- Alternatively, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday starting at 3:00 p.m.
- The exact times can be arranged on an individual basis.
Important notice
The “Dr. Günter Hesse” nursing home offers a home in Pankow to 80 residents with care levels I through V. The residents feel comfortable and safe here, thanks to the daily efforts of our long-time staff members. They are supported by many dedicated volunteers who enjoy visiting the facility regularly. So you wouldn’t be alone in your volunteer work and could exchange ideas with other volunteers and the on-site coordinator. In addition, the “die freiwilligen” team at Unionhilfswerk is always available and offers free courses and training in the area of volunteering for and with older adults.
The facility is a 3-minute walk from the Pankower Straße tram stop (M50) and is therefore easily accessible. You can find more information about the facility at “Dr. Günter Hesse” Nursing Home – Unionhilfswerk.
Location
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
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