Four tips for discussing in-home care

by ElderCarelink

For senior adults who take pride in their independence, admitting they might need help around the house can be challenging. They might resist the thought of someone being in their home on a regular basis, even if that person has their best interests at heart. Preparing your loved one for in-home care is an important step toward a smooth transition. In-home care allows your elder to remain independent, maintain the comforts of home, and reap the benefits of a part- or full-time caregiver.

Approach the topic with patience and understanding, and keep these tips in mind along the way:

1. Emphasize the positive. Point out the many things they can still do on their own. Talk about their freedom to make choices, and assure them they will still be in charge.

2. Talk about what a caregiver can do for them. Ask them what burdens they might want lifted. Do they worry about forgetting their medication? Would they like to have their meals prepared for them? Making decisions together can open the doors to change.

3. Talk to the doctor. Sometimes hearing the encouragement of a physician can help overcome resistance to an in-home caregiver. At the very least, the recommendation can open doors to further discussion.

4. Interview caregivers together. Make the decision with your loved one. If they know their opinion is valued, they might feel more in control, and be more accepting of in-home care.

By involving your loved one in every step of the decision for in-home care, you are showing them how much their opinion matters, which can help the transition for everyone.

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NORTH CAROLINA IS AGING
Here are the facts.
*Our 65 and older population will almost double in the next 20 years from 1.3 to 2.3 million.
*While North Carolina is 10th nationally in the size of the population, we are 9th in those 60 and older.
*By 2025, 86 of the NC's 100 counties are projected to have more people over the age of 60 than age 17 and under.
*In 2025, one in four North Carolinians will be 60 and older.
*Over the next two decades, 75-84 age groups will be the fastest growing population with a growth of 96 percent than the 65-74 and 85 and over age groups with a growth rate of 70 percent.
*The number 85 and older will grow fastest beginning in 2030, when the oldest of our 2.4 million baby boomers near their 85th birthday.
Source: NC State Data Center, American Community Survey 2007-2011

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All Generations Home Care offers many benefits to improve the quality of life of senior clients and the whole family: our Non-Medical In-Home Care Service helps lessen the daily workload for families. Care Specialist can keep the house clean, prepare nourishing meals, do med reminders, provide transportation and companionship along with personal care. Family Caregivers are grateful for the help and peace of mind, and senior clients usually feel better about not having to impose on loved ones for tasks they could once manage on their own.
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