Nobody likes feeling weak or useless, so it's not surprising many older people who need help with daily tasks will refuse assistance because it makes them feel both. If you're struggling to get an elder relative to accept in-home care, here are a few things you can do to win them over.
Position It as Your Need
When discussing in-home elder care with loved ones, many people talk about it as something the other person needs.
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Top Benefits Of Relaxing Retirement Communities
Deciding how to spend your golden years is changing drastically. Many people are choosing and planning how they would like to spend their time. Staying close to home or being in an area where a family member could visit in case of an emergency is important to many individuals. New potential residents are often unaware of the large number of new facilities offering senior apartments. Here are a few ways to benefit from living in a retirement community.
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Four Challenges The Elderly Sometimes Face When Transitioning To Assisted Living
If you're helping a loved one transition to assisted living, you should be aware of what challenges are likely to come up for the elderly during such a transition. This way, you can anticipate potential challenges and address them before they begin to create discomfort or conflict for an elderly loved one in your life.
The following are four common challenges the elderly face when transitioning to assisted living:
Seeing primarily unfamiliar faces and feeling lonely
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How To Tell If An Assisted Living Community Is Right For You
Assisted living and the associated communities offer many long-term care options for seniors and people with disabilities. However, assisted living services aren't always the best fit for everyone. Nevertheless, if you or a loved one needs a care facility because of a lack of full independence, then assisted living services can work well. Here are a few ways to tell if assisted living is right for your needs.
Do You Need Assistance?
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