Question 1

What does dementia-friendly home care include?

Accepted Answer

Dementia home care in Ontario involves routine-based support from a consistent caregiver - the same person at the same times - with an emphasis on familiarity, calm structure, and predictable days. Aviora PSWs are briefed thoroughly on each client's routines, preferences, and behavioural patterns before their first visit.

Question 2

Why does consistency matter so much for dementia care?

Accepted Answer

For dementia clients, caregiver consistency is clinically meaningful, not just a preference. Research shows that familiar caregivers reduce anxiety, agitation, and resistance to care. Every new face requires the individual to re-orient - something they may no longer be able to do. Aviora assigns one primary caregiver to every dementia client and builds schedules to protect that relationship.

Question 3

Can a caregiver manage dementia behaviours at home?

Accepted Answer

Many families keep a parent with mild to moderate dementia at home safely with professional caregiver support. Aviora PSWs are briefed on each client's known behavioural patterns - what triggers agitation, what works to redirect, and what to avoid. The caregiver who sees the same person three times a week learns to read subtle cues that a rotating caregiver never would.

Question 4

Will the same caregiver always be assigned for dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Aviora assigns one primary caregiver to every dementia client - this is non-negotiable in how we schedule. When a change is absolutely unavoidable, the replacement caregiver reviews the full care plan, documented routines, and known behavioural patterns before their first visit. Families are notified in advance.

Question 5

At what stage of dementia is home care appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Home care is appropriate at any stage of dementia - from early memory changes through to advanced care needs. Many families start with a few hours of weekly support and increase over time. Signs that more care is needed include increasing safety incidents, significant mood changes, difficulty managing meals and medication, and family caregiver burnout. No referral is required to start.

Question 6

How does Aviora approach safety for dementia clients at home?

Accepted Answer

Safety starts with caregiver consistency - a familiar PSW who knows the client's movement patterns, confusion triggers, and daily rhythm spots risks that a rotating caregiver would miss. Caregivers also observe and document environmental hazards, changes in behaviour, and any incidents during every visit. Private dementia care in Ontario typically costs $28-$45 per hour.

Your parent knows their caregiver. That one thing changes everything.

Consistency, routine, familiarity - in that order

One assigned caregiver

Documented routines

Briefed before first visit

Calm, structured days

Same-day family updates

Flexible as needs evolve

What families see when the caregiver doesn't change

Care that's ready before the first visit

1. Free consultation

2. Caregiver match

3. Consistent visits begin

Services that pair with dementia care

Personal support

Respite & overnight care

Live-in care