Caring for the Elderly in Spain
Look after an older person at home in Spain: daily routine, medication, meals, walks and talking to the family.
In Spain many older people are cared for at home by a cuidadora, live-in (interna) or by the hour (externa), often with help from the Ley de Dependencia. Older people are addressed as usted and don or doña plus first name. These cards follow a carer's day with Don Manuel, from waking up to an update call with his daughter.
- 1
Buenos días, don Manuel, ¿qué tal ha dormido?
Good morning, Don Manuel, how did you sleep?
- 2
¿Le ayudo a levantarse?
Shall I help you up?
- 3
Despacito, que no hay prisa.
Take it slowly, there's no rush.
- 4
Le toca la pastilla.
It's time for your pills.
- 5
¿Se ha tomado la pastilla de la tensión?
Have you taken your blood pressure tablet?
- 6
Agárrese a mi brazo.
Hold on to my arm.
- 7
Cuidado con el escalón.
Mind the step.
- 8
¿No tiene frío?
Are you warm enough?
- 9
¿Qué le apetece comer hoy?
What do you fancy for lunch today?
- 10
Tiene que beber más agua.
You need to drink more water.
- 11
¿Damos un paseíto?
Shall we go for a little walk?
- 12
Vamos a sentarnos un rato en este banco.
Let's sit on this bench for a bit.
- 13
¿Le duele algo?
Are you in any pain?
- 14
Avíseme si se cansa.
Tell me if you get tired.
- 15
Hoy ha estado un poco desorientado.
He's been a bit confused today.
- 16
Ha comido bien y está de buen humor.
He's eaten well and he's in a good mood.
- 17
Creo que deberíamos avisar al médico.
I think we should tell the doctor.
- 18
No se preocupe, está en buenas manos.
Don't worry, he's in good hands.
- 19
No se quiere tomar la medicación.
He doesn't want to take his medicine.
- 20
¿Hacemos los ejercicios del fisio?
Shall we do the exercises the physio gave you?