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Regular Visits Are More Beneficial for Seniors When They're With the Same Caregiver

Regular Visits Are More Beneficial for Seniors When They're With the Same Caregiver


When you hire someone to provide caregiving services to your senior loved one, you’re trusting someone to be there when you can’t be. Trust is difficult to build, particularly when you are used to caring for your loved one yourself. A trusted caregiver can be an asset to your family. However, it is difficult to build trust if your loved one’s caregiver changes weekly or even daily.

At Joyful Companions, we understand the importance of building trusting relationships between our caregivers and families. Establishing consistent routines and seeing the same faces keeps your loved one at ease, which is even more important if they have dementia. Let’s take a look at some benefits of regular visits with seniors by the same caregiver. 

Establish Trust and Rapport

Building trust and rapport with your hired caregivers is essential. You are putting your loved one’s care into someone else’s hands, and that can be a difficult thing to do. Regular visits by the same caregiver allow seniors and those with dementia to become familiar with and trust their caregivers. Having that familiarity can help reduce anxiety and agitation, and both you and your loved one can know what to expect. 

Keeping Consistent Routines

All humans are creatures of habit, including your senior loved one and those with dementia. When the same caregiver visits your loved one, they learn your loved one’s routine and already established habits. This can put both the caregiver and your loved one at ease during the visits. 

Disruptions of a regular routine can be particularly difficult for those with dementia. A regular caregiver is a critical part of keeping your loved one calm without sacrificing their routines. 

Facilitating Communication

When the same caregiver visits your loved one, they can learn your loved one’s patterns and tendencies. This makes them excellent sources of information if your loved one is experiencing a behavior change. You can trust your caregiver to watch out for these potential changes and report back in a timely fashion so you can intervene as needed. 

In addition, caregivers start to learn your loved one’s needs, preferences, and communication styles, which helps keep your loved one at ease.

Reduce Anxiety

The presence of a familiar caregiver can help reduce stress and anxiety in individuals, specifically those with dementia. This is especially important during times of confusion or distress. Your loved one with dementia needs a familiar face to help them remain calm and reassure them that everything is okay. Consistent care promotes a calm environment, which can also improve overall well-being. 

Consider Joyful Companions for Consistent Caregiver Visits

As part of our commitment to our clients, Joyful Companions matches clients with caregivers based on interests and personality. We ensure our caregivers do not change unless absolutely necessary, allowing you and your loved one to foster trust and rapport. Our caregivers, in addition to spending time with your loved one, can help with: 

  • Routine tasks and decision-making

  • Reminders and cues throughout the day

  • Light housekeeping, meal prep, and other tasks

  • Observing changes in health

  • Updating you on your loved one’s activities

For trusted caregivers and respite care, give Joyful Companions a call at 763-544-0401 or request a free in-home consultation today.