Tips for Getting Your Elderly Loved One Accept Help with Dementia
Do you have an elderly loved one with dementia? If so, then you probably already know about some of the struggles for giving them the help they need. There are many people who have this disease who struggle to accept the help that they desperately need. There could be a range of reasons your elderly loved one isn’t accepting help from you and their elder care providers. However, there are also some things that you and the providers can do to get your elderly loved one to accept the help.
Giving Choices
Elder Care Gotha, FL: Accepting Help with Dementia
If you and the elder care providers can start giving your elderly loved one choices, it might make them more receptive to receiving help. For instance, if you just told your elderly loved one that they had to take a shower right now and you were going to help them, they might not do it. They might get angry and have an emotional breakdown or become very resistant. However, if you were to say they could take a shower now or this evening with your help, they might be more willing to accept that help. They will likely feel they are more in control if they have choices.
Moving Slowly
If your elderly loved one has dementia, it is important to remember that their brain is changing. In the early stages of this disease, they may even be aware that these changes are happening. With this being said, your elderly loved one wants to preserve their dignity. For this reason, if you are trying to get them to accept help from you or the elder care providers, you must move slowly. Don’t just jump in and start taking over everything. Assess the situation and figure out what your elderly loved one does need help with and what they can still do on their own. Let them stay independent with the tasks they are capable of doing for as long as possible. By doing this, your elderly loved one will be more likely to accept the help you are trying to give them.
Conclusion
If you have an elderly loved one who has dementia, there will be challenges. One of the things that you might deal with is the fact that your elderly loved one won’t let you help them. They might not let you help at all or they may just be certain things they aren’t accepting help with. However, there are some ways that you can get your elderly loved one to accept help. Between you and the elder care providers, you can work with the tips mentioned here today. It might take some time for your elderly loved one to open up and accept help. If you just keep sticking to these tips, they are more likely to get to the point where they are accepting of what you are trying to do for them.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Elder Care in Gotha, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Sources
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/getting-help-alzheimers-caregiving
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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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