First time for a carer for my Mum, do I go as well?

[KarlWrenbury]

So my mum is quite independent but early dementia in her own home and we've set up a carer to come for one hour every morning just to see how we go. Me and my Siblings can't decide whether I should be there as well or if we will get in the way of the new dynamic or whatever. She lives around the corner so it's no problem.

What do you think?

From our experience we made sure someone was around for the first visit as there were practicalities to sort out. After that we played it by ear but would occasionally "drop in" when the carers were due.

Is there also a page detailing things like what she likes to be called, info about family/relationships, likes and dislikes, hobbies etc. You could type one up ready to help the carers get to know your mum.

I'm a home carer.
If I'm meeting someone for the first time, it can be really useful to have someone familiar there.
It can be reassuring for the client and helps the carer with any quirks (half milk. And leave the teabag in the cup) for example.
Good luck

I run a care in clients home business. I would say be there for the first session or the start of the first session. But I wouldn’t do that for more than the first session. Your mum and the carers need to build their own relationships and routines. When I start with someone I always do a couple of weeks trial to get to know people and see how we get along. During that time I am often in contact with the families more just checking in and tweaking routines to get things right. I personally wouldn’t be encouraging relatives to be more present than they want to routinely be, during that time.

Ive been well aware of the level of care needed since I read the OP and many posts in I’m still of the opinion that more is needed than someone being around for the first hour with the mum and caregiver.