When families begin to see signs that an older adult needs help, how can they start having a conversation? Because nobody wants to say, "Hey mom, you need care. We need to move you." How do you get there before there's a crisis?
In this episode, Wendy Nathan, Certified Care Manager at Aging Wisdom, and Sandra Cook, Executive Consultant for GenCare Lifestyle, discuss some strategies to approaching a loved one who is needing help but may not be ready or doesn’t recognize the need.
As Wendy acknowledged, it important to preserve the relationship. Diving in with “you need to move!” isn’t a good approach. One of the methods our care managers coach families to use is to have a conversation about the future.
For example. "Mom, in the future when you might need help, what might be some of the things that you would want? Would you be interested in moving? Would you be interested in having care at home?"
And talking about it in the future doesn't put the pressure on them to have to make any decisions right now.
Listen as Wendy and Sandra share additional strategies and concerns.
Additional Reading and Resources
Not sure what to do next? Is the person in your care resistant to help? 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. Learn more about our Senior Care Services.
When families begin to see signs that an older adult needs help, how can they start having a conversation? Because nobody wants to say, "Hey mom, you need care. We need to move you." How do you get there before there's a crisis?
In this episode, Wendy Nathan, Certified Care Manager at Aging Wisdom, and Sandra Cook, Executive Consultant for GenCare Lifestyle, discuss some strategies to approaching a loved one who is needing help but may not be ready or doesn’t recognize the need.
As Wendy acknowledged, it important to preserve the relationship. Diving in with “you need to move!” isn’t a good approach. One of the methods our care managers coach families to use is to have a conversation about the future.
For example. "Mom, in the future when you might need help, what might be some of the things that you would want? Would you be interested in moving? Would you be interested in having care at home?"
And talking about it in the future doesn't put the pressure on them to have to make any decisions right now.
Listen as Wendy and Sandra share additional strategies and concerns.
Additional Reading and Resources
Not sure what to do next? Is the person in your care resistant to help? 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. Learn more about our Senior Care Services.