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.