Get seniors to accept in-home care so you can take breaks

You desperately need regular breaks, but your older adult absolutely refuses an in-home caregiver. What can you do?

Seniors often won’t admit they need help, even if they’re struggling with everyday tasks. In-home care can be a sensitive subject that leads to arguments or an immediate shutdown when you bring it up.

Your older adult might see it as a waste of money, an insult to their abilities, or an invasion of privacy.

We found excellent advice from Family Caregiver Alliance with 8 ways to make the transition easier.

There are helpful tips on how to overcome this challenge and make in-home care for seniors more acceptable – even if your older adult initially said no.

Here, we highlight the key points from the article and include additional insights and suggestions.

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