Having concerns about an older loved one’s well-being is normal. Striking the right balance between fostering independence and ensuring safety can be a struggle for adult children and other care partners.
Sometimes we offer help and it’s ignored, dismissed, or refused. Granted, this can be frustrating. However, with patience, persistence, and some new approaches, you can build a foundation for conversation, collaboration, and mutual understanding.
In this first in a series of bite-sized podcasts, our colleague Wendy Nathan, Certified Care Manager, and Sandra Cook share the common signs that someone may need help and how to help those in our care when they don’t want help.
Changes and adjustments are normal for all of us during our lifespan, but sometimes they warrant a closer look. Striking the right balance between fostering independence, respecting autonomy, and ensuring safety can be a struggle for those of us who are part of an older adult’s life. You may find this article helpful too: Seven Signs an Older Loved One May Need Help
By the end of this series, part of a larger virtual presentation, you should have some great tools in your toolbox for managing resistance and moving forward.
In this series of conversations with Wendy and Sandra, they:
- Discuss the value of independence in our society
- Help us understand why older people may resist care/help
- Offer techniques to help build and gain trust and cooperation
- Provide creative ways to support to those who are reluctant to accept our assistance
Not sure what to do next? Are changes in an older loved one a source of worry for you? We are experts in guiding families on options and next steps. You can CLICK HERE to schedule a free get-acquainted call with one of our care managers.