Many of us find that there are things we tend to take for granted, until there’s a prospect of losing them. Topping that list is the independence that enables us to come and go as we please, and to make all of the little decisions and choices that occur each day: when and what to eat, who to spend time with, and what activities to take part in.
When families begin to discover that their elderly loved ones may need a little extra assistance to ensure safety and wellbeing at home, bringing up the topic of in-home care can be hard. Older adults may feel anxious or even defensive, as they anticipate a pending loss of self-reliance. It’s important to launch the conversation about home healthcare carefully, with sensitivity, empathy and compassion in order to avoid objections to home care from senior loved ones.
Morning Glory Home Care, providers of the highest quality home healthcare agencies in Illinois, shares some useful suggestions for families to consider when it’s time to talk with their senior loved ones about home care. Contact us online or call us at 618-667-8400 to learn more about how we can help.
If your loved one is still on the fence about engaging the services of an in-home caregiver, it can be helpful to offer to be present for the first few visits until the senior feels more relaxed. Before very long, a bond will form and the senior will be able to appreciate the many benefits home healthcare offers – and that it actually increases independence, rather than diminishing it.
As one of the top home healthcare agencies in Illinois, Morning Glory Home Care offers a free in-home consultation to meet with seniors and their family members to share our care solutions and to come up with a personalized plan to address any and all needs and concerns. Simply contact us at 618-667-8400 to learn more about overcoming objections to home care from senior loved ones.
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