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Encouraging Aging Loved Ones to Embrace In-Home Assistance
To ensure that your loved one maintains a sense of control and autonomy, involve them in the decision-making process. Discuss the different types of assistance available and ask for their input on what they would be most comfortable with. This not only empowers them but also fosters a sense of ownership over their care plan. By making them an active participant, you can ease their resistance to the idea of assistance.
Read MoreThe Talk: How to Introduce Outside Help to Your Aging Parents
Introducing the topic of help at home to aging parents can be challenging for adult children. Many older adults find the idea of having a stranger coming into their home to be very distressing. There are many reasons why older adults are apprehensive including the trust factor, the fear that bringing in help would mean…
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