Dementia By Day

Mini Podcast: Should You Get a Sitter for Your Loved One with Dementia?


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What is a "sitter" and does your loved one living with dementia need one? Let's talk about it.

In this episode, Rachael breaks down considerations you should make when weighing whether or not to hire a sitter for your loved one living with dementia. She discusses options that are worth trying first before resorting to hiring a sitter, and cases in which a sitter is likely the best next step for your loved one.

In this bite-sized episode, Rachael also discusses what to do if your loved one lives in an assisted living community and the community suggests a sitter.

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