{"id":1520,"date":"2020-07-06T13:09:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T18:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/38\/?p=1520"},"modified":"2020-07-14T16:54:41","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T21:54:41","slug":"from-refusal-to-acceptance-1520","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/38\/texas\/prestonhollow\/blog\/from-refusal-to-acceptance-1520\/","title":{"rendered":"From Refusal to Acceptance | How to Get Elderly Parents to Accept Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\">You worry that Mom\u2019s not eating. The house cluttered more than ever. Dad is wearing the same clothes day after day and in desperate need of a shower. Did Grandma make it through the day without falling again?<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re doing what you can to help, but with work, kids and other obligations you just don\u2019t have enough time in the day to care for your elderly loved ones. The fear and worry you\u2019re feeling are taking its toll. You offer to bring in outside help, but your loved one is adamant that there is no need.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1521 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2017\/04\/bigstock-Woman-having-migraine-headache-82272656-300x140.jpg\" alt=\"how to get elderly parents to accept help\" width=\"300\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2017\/04\/bigstock-Woman-having-migraine-headache-82272656-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2017\/04\/bigstock-Woman-having-migraine-headache-82272656-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2017\/04\/bigstock-Woman-having-migraine-headache-82272656-600x280.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/38\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2017\/04\/bigstock-Woman-having-migraine-headache-82272656.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>How do you get care for someone who insists they don\u2019t need it?<\/p>\n<p>While your loved ones readily accept help from family, convincing them that it is time to hire an in-home Caregiver can be a daunting task. Loss of independence, fear of strangers in their home, lack of privacy and fears about the cost of care are the most common concerns. Getting in-home help should not be a source of shame or embarrassment or a loss of independence. Regardless of age, we all need help from time to time.<\/p>\n<h2>Have the conversation<\/h2>\n<p>Admit your concerns and get to the bottom of their concerns. Explain that hiring a Caregiver can actually increase your loved one\u2019s independence and the cost is far less than the alternatives. Over 95% of Seniors want to stay in their homes as they age. This could extend that time very easily.<\/p>\n<h2>Empowerment<\/h2>\n<p>Present your loved one with options; for example, Caregiver interviews and deciding the time and frequency of visits. The services Caregivers provide are very broad and many clients are surprised at how we can assist.<\/p>\n<h2>Be patient<\/h2>\n<p>You may have to have the conversation more than once. Remember that change is difficult for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you and your loved ones are ready to hire an <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/38\/texas\/home-health-care-richardson-tx\/\">in-home Caregiver in Richardson, Texas<\/a>, contact Assisting Hands today at <a href=\"tel:(214) 760-6944\">(214) 760-6944<\/a>.<\/strong> Our compassionate Caregivers are trained, thoroughly vetted and background checked and will treat your loved ones like family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You worry that Mom\u2019s not eating. The house cluttered more than ever. Dad is wearing the same clothes day after day and in desperate need of a shower. 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