When your family is considering hiring elder care for you, your comfort and independence can often be a point of contention. For many older individuals, accepting home care can feel like admitting that they cannot fully care for themselves. July is Senior Independence Month in America. For many aging adults, accepting that they need long-term care can feel like giving up their independence. This article will focus on how older adults can maintain their independence while getting the care they need.
Communicating Expectations
If you are worried about losing your independence as additional care is being brought up, it is important to communicate your concerns and expectations. Based on your care needs, budget, and other factors, home care may be different from case to case. Over time, their care needs may evolve and change. Be open to your family’s questions and concerns. It is important that you communicate your boundaries. Overall, you should try to find a compromise that allows you to get the care you need.
Get Involved in Your Care Planning
Active involvement in planning for your long-term care will give you more autonomy in the final decisions. Your care plan should always keep your input in mind. If you can help your family decide what is best for you, you can find more comfort in the decision.
Finding the Right Fit
Your independence is important to your comfort when receiving care. Figuring out the right level of care without compromising your independence too much is key. Work with your loved ones to find a compromise that your family will be comfortable with. This may include adjusting how much time your home health aide spends with you, for example. Be sure to consult with your doctor or other care specialists, too.
Working With Your Care Team
One way to become comfortable with home care is to work closely with them. Communication and coordination with your home health aide can help you become more comfortable. If you are worried if they will be a good fit, ask a loved one to be around more during the first week or so of care while the aide is there. This can help you ease into the situation. And your loved one can help your aide get into your routine.
Safe Harbor Respects Your Independence and Safety
SafeHarbor’s staff work with you and your family to create a care plan that works for all involved. We pride ourselves on respecting our clients’ wants and needs. We help them and their families feel like their needs are met. Our home health aides provide expert care while in the comfort of your own home. You’ll be able to receive the care you need while living where you are at your most comfortable.
Safe Harbor Healthcare Services does not provide medical, healthcare, or financial advice via articles. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide and should not be relied on for advice.
Safe Harbor Healthcare Services has provided excellent home care on Staten Island since 1967. Our services help older and disabled individuals live safely and independently while giving their families the peace of mind they need. For more information, contact us or call (718)-979-6900.
