An unexpected trip to a senior loved one’s home can be an eye-opener to the realization that they are getting up in age, and need some help around the home. You know at some point you are going to have to sit down with your loved one and address the need for them to have some help, such as a nurse’s aide. Discussing with a senior loved on the need for help can be difficult, but approached the right way it is possible to achieve great results – allowing safety, dignity and a peace of mind.

Right Place and Time

Arrange to have a one on one discussion with your loved one. Do it at a time when no one else is around and the mood is very light, you want the setting to be comfortable with no distractions. Ask questions about their safety, and what they would do in the instance that they fell, or needed help? Take time to listen and really hear what the senior is saying.

Know Resources and Services in the Area

Start now discussing options for help at home. Home care is the ideal option for a senior who need assistance at home, but is not quite ready for a nursing home. It is important to plan early, so that your senior loved one can help the help and resources they need. Make an appointment to sit down with the home care administrator to discuss the needs of your loved one.

Stay Focused and Stick to Your Goal

This is a sensitive topic. Don’t expect your senior loved one to welcome bringing someone in their home with open arms. They might be in denial about needing help in the beginning. Do not talk down to your loved one, or dictate. Just be reassuring that everything is going to work out for the best. Your ultimate goal for your loved one is for them to maintain a quality of life, and live in a safe environment. To find out more about home health care in Florida for your senior loved one contact us.