Justin is a retired man in his 60s who is helping his wife. He has provided about 170 hours of help a week for 7 years. His wife had a stroke that left her with visual and motor limitations. Specifically, she has a left visual field deficit and mobility problems related to hemiplegia.
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1. Justin would like to be able to take a day off spontaneously when he is feeling tired | Justin knows about respite services, but these services are expensive and require planned holidays. | ||
2. Justin would like his wife to use the stairs safely. | Justin installed a handrail and provides physical assistance. He mentions knowing about stair chairs. | ||
3. Justin would like his wife to be safe when walking around the house. | Justin’s wife uses a cane and accompanies her when she wanders. | ||
4. Justin would like his wife to walk outside safely. | Justin has purchased a small scooter that can be dismantled and he monitors her during her trips. |
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5. Justin would like a way to push his wife in her wheelchair on steep ramps with ease. | Justin asks for help from another person so that one person pulls and the other pushes the wheelchair. | ||
6. Justin would like to make providing his wife with hygiene care easier. | Justin has an electric bath seat with a remote control that brings his wife to the bottom of the bath. | ||
7. Justin would like to be able to go on outings with his wife. | His wife uses a cane and needs physical support. | ||
8. Justin would like a way to communicate with his wife to ensure her safety and comfort when he’s doing household chores (eg shoveling, lawnmowing). | Justin and his wife use Walkie-Talkies. |