When Should You Step in and Demand Your Dad Receives Home Care Services?

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You’re concerned that your dad isn’t able to manage his home as well as he did. He’s not doing laundry without your help. He relies heavily on frozen pizzas and canned soup for his meals. You’ve asked him about home care services, and he refuses to talk about it. What can you do? How do you force the issue?

Home Care Cordova TN - When Should You Step in and Demand Your Dad Receives Home Care Services?

Home Care Cordova TN – When Should You Step in and Demand Your Dad Receives Home Care Services?

Sit Down for an Honest Discussion

Have a discussion as a family and allow everyone to give their input without criticism. Listen to your dad’s concerns. How many of them are unrealistic? If your dad thinks a caregiver comes in and takes over, make sure he understands that the home care aide works for him and that he’s boss.

Is his concern that he’d rather have you helping him? Point out how unrealistic it is for you to help more than a day here and there. If you have a job, children, your own household, and a spouse/partner, you have to be honest about how much extra you can take on.

He may be more agreeable if he knows he’s in charge. Make sure he knows he cannot be rude or demeaning when he’s working with a caregiver.

Ask Others to Help Convince Him

Turn to your dad’s best friends, pastor, or doctor to talk to your dad about home care services. If someone else discusses the benefits, he may be less resistant. If you can find a friend who currently has home care services, that person’s input could make a big difference when it comes to convincing your dad that care isn’t a negative thing.

Let Him Be Part of the Interview Process

Let your dad be an integral part of the interview process. Let him ask questions and discuss the best schedule. If he feels in control, he may be less obstinate when it comes to bringing a caregiver into his life.

Don’t act like things your dad asks or says are trivial. If it’s concerning to him, he should have the right to ask and get an honest answer.

Do a Trial Run

Your dad may resist the idea of home care, but it’s up to you to convince him. With the above tips, you may be able to get him to agree to a trial run. Let him lead. If he agrees to one day a week for a month as a trial, go with that. As he gets used to his elderly care aide, you may find he asks for more frequent visits. You can go from there.

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About Walter Black

Born and raised in Mississippi. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a BS in Industrial Engineering, and from Angelo State University’s School of Business with his MBA. Walter has worked in the senior market for nearly 15 years and has obtained the distinguish honor of Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors, an organization committed to providing ongoing and meaningful support to Seniors addressing their health, financial, and social issues. Walter has spent the last five years building PCS MidSouth into a premier Home Care Agency. With three locations in the MidSouth providing services to clients in three states: Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. The company is poise for growth and is expecting to expand its territory in the MidSouth.
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