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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Imho the only reason to visit is to show caregivers that they are being supervised and can’t slack off. This is especially true for facilities; less so for home based care. And probably not relevant if the caregiver is someone you trust like another family member.
I would go very rarely and not feel bad about it. Appreciation of visits is most likely just in the caregivers’ imagination. [/quote]

I wonder how much this is true?[/quote]

You are assuming the disease process is the same progression and same stage for everyone.  Some people it is flashes of cognition, some people it is a few hours at a time, or a good / bad day.

The good feelings stay even after you leave, even though your loved one may not recall exactly why, they will feel safe and cared for.  That matters.

- work in the assisted living / nursing home biz [/quote]
I am the first PP. I used to work as a hired visitor for a person with dementia. I would hire someone for my own relative too - just to visit and give them the feel good feelings. But too much pain for someone who is related to them [/quote]

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