Skills and schedule are the easy part. Fit is what determines whether the arrangement lasts: language, temperament, patience, and whether the person with dementia accepts them.
A poor match usually shows within the first week, and changing early is better than persisting.
Why it matters
Continuity matters enormously in dementia, so the cost of a bad match is higher than in other kinds of care.
Sources
Where to check this, and where to read more. All external and all authoritative.
Caregiver matching where you live
The local guide on this, for each city we cover.
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