Five Tips for Arranging for Help for Your Senior
It’s really never too soon to start thinking about bringing in help for your aging family member. If you go about it the wrong way, though, you might end up in a battle.
Get an Understanding of What Your Senior Needs
Elder Care Orlando, FL: Arranging Help
What does your senior really need now? And what is she likely to need in the future? It’s important to look at every aspect of her life, from driving to household tasks, personal care, and mobility. When you understand where your senior needs help and what type of help she needs, it’s going to be a lot easier to line up that help for her.
Try to Plan Ahead, if Possible
Maybe your senior is okay to drive for now. How long does it reasonably seem that will continue to be possible? What you’re trying to do with questions like that is to get ahead of her needs a little bit. Always being in crisis mode and putting out fires is exhausting for a family caregiver and it’s a good way to burn yourself out.
Keep Your Senior Involved in Conversations about Help
If you’re tempted to make these decisions completely on your own with no input from your senior, know in advance that’s a bad idea. You’re making decisions about her life, so it’s vital that she has a say in those conversations. Think about how you would want to be treated if you were in her shoes.
Remember to Treat Your Senior Respectfully
Along the same lines, do your best to always treat your senior and her opinions with respect. That’s true whether you agree with her assessment or not. Bossing her around probably isn’t your main goal. Your main goal is making sure she has her needs met and that her quality of life is as high as possible. Respecting her helps you to get there.
Know When to Ease Back and Reassess
Your senior might resist a lot more fiercely than you expect. At some point, you’re going to have to draw back and reassess when it’s a better time to bring up the idea of having help. Having time to think about it all some more may help your senior to change her mind.
As your elderly family member’s needs change, the level of help that she needs is going to change, too. Elder care providers can adjust the care that they provide to meet your senior where she is, which is a good reason to start bringing help in earlier.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Elder Care in Orlando, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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