Refusing Help

Many of the clients we work with lack awareness and insight into their needs and are unwilling to accept help. We have years of collective experience and a record of success in helping families navigate these challenges. Our goal is to reduce your stress, ensure care needs are met, and collaborate on a plan to avoid future crises.

Schedule a “get acquainted call” on our website and we can determine if we can be helpful for your situation. During this call, we will answer any questions that you have about our services and review our fees. If it feels like we can offer value, we will schedule an initial meeting at a mutually convenient time.

Our Aging Wisdom team has a special niche supporting individuals and families navigating an Alzheimer’s or diagnosis of another dementia (including young-onset dementia) and help families anticipate and plan for what is ahead.

We work with our clients to create a personalized road map following a diagnosis. We understand the unique challenges that can occur with dementia such as complicated behaviors, refusing help, and navigating driving.

Alzheimer's disease is progressive and the most common type of dementia. Symptoms gradually get worse over time. Alzheimer's disease first affects the hippocampus, the part of the brain associated with learning. Early symptoms often include changes in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. As the disease progresses, symptoms become more severe and include confusion, changes in behavior and other challenges. 

Care planning, especially when done early, should include the person in your care in decision- making. Planning enhances choice, helps to guide care when mental capacity is lost, and provides support for families and care partners.

Our recommendations are tailored and personalized to every family. We utilize our years of experience with the local retirement communities to make specific recommendations best suited for your situation based on care needs, personality, preferences, and financial resources.

Every family and every situation are different. Working with our team, you’ll benefit from our years of collective experience and a record of success in helping families navigate this often-emotional journey. Our goal is to reduce your stress, ensure care needs are met, and collaborate on a plan to avoid future crises. We also serve as a neutral party that can make professional recommendations on the best care options for a family member and help mediate differing opinions. If needed, we collaborate closely with attorneys or other involved professionals. 

Alzheimer's disease is progressive which means symptoms become worse over time. Care planning, especially when done early, helps you navigate your current situation as well as what you might need down the road. Difficult behaviors and refusing help are a common part of the disease. We provide education, tailored guidance and support that you can utilize as your situation becomes more complex.