If you’ve ever spoken with an older loved one about starting senior care, you have probably seen some pushback regarding the topic. This is really common. No one wants to be reliant upon someone else to get through their days safely. No one wants to need senior care.
But the reality is, even if senior care isn’t wanted, it is often absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, needing help is part of the aging process.
Part of the reluctance to accept help is that a lot of people equate senior care with a nursing home. A lot of nursing homes have bad reputations because of poor administration in the past. Things have improved, but the poor impression remains. Luckily, the nursing home is not the only type of care out there.
Additionally, it’s important to note that senior care was not always handled very well during the pandemic. There were a lot of shortcomings of the care system exposed during this time, and a lot of people suffered as a result of it. Senior care should be handled professionally and in the best interests of the person receiving that care. During the COVID pandemic, this was impossible to do well because most people didn’t even know what professional care should look like during this time.
Luckily, we know a lot more about COVID and how senior care can help now than we did two years ago. Still, the pandemic left a bad taste in many people’s mouths. No one wants to be put in a situation like that ever again. The wish to avoid institutionalized care is completely understood.
That’s one of the benefits of in-home care. It requires very little sacrifice on the behalf of the person receiving care. There’s no need to relocate and someone’s day to day routine is not interrupted. In fact, an in-home caregiver gives a senior in need a little bit more support so that they are better able to keep those daily routines that they enjoy. A caregiver provides support where and how it’s desired.
In-home care isn’t right for everyone, but it can be helpful for many. If you have an older loved one that is in need of care, but has expressed a reluctance to start or even has let you know that it is completely undesired, in-home care might be a helpful option. As mentioned above, a lot of people jump immediately to the thought of a nursing home when they hear about senior care, but that’s not the only option. In-home care is able to help cover many needs, and do it in a way that’s sensitive to reluctance.
The sooner you start the conversation, the easier finding the right care will be. And if we can be of any help along the way, we’re happy to serve you. Give us a call to schedule a free consultation. We’re happy to go over your care options and what the best course of action might be for your family’s unique situation. Don’t wait to find the right option until it’s an emergency. Let’s start the conversation today.
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