Care Aides Care acknowledges that we live, work, and play on the traditional, unceded
Do You Or Your Loved One Need a Home Care Agency?
Talking To Your Loved Ones
Having a conversation with your loved one about hiring health care aides is never an easy thing. Many want to believe that they are always capable of taking care of themselves and attending to their daily activities. Whether it’s age or another reason, sometimes they simply need a helping hand with some of those tasks. However, approaching that subject with an ageing family member or loved one is never easy. With a little preparation and thought, you can start an honest and open dialogue that will help lead to a plan for future care that you all can agree on.
- HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO HAVE THAT CONVERSATION:
- Be compassionate & respectful
- Think from their point of view
- Don’t try to tell them your solution – work to develop it together.
- Listen more than you speak.
- Ask questions rather than make statements