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Q: How do you overcome a loved one's resistance to home care?
A: Having a conversation with your loved one about home care can be hard for them, and uncomfortable for you. Most older people want to continue living in their own home as they age, and who can blame them? None of us want to have to leave our home out of necessity, whatever our age. But if it's no longer safe for your loved one to live at home alone due to cognitive or mobility issues, and they are completely against moving into an assisted living facility, there are ways you can help them continue to have the lifestyle they want, while being cared for at the same time.
In order to keep your loved one living independently and safe at home, start the conversation about introducing home care - before a crisis occurs. You should emphasize how home care can provide the same quality of care as an assisted living facility, but with more flexibility to suit their specific needs.
Ultimately, you need to remember that you can't force your loved one into a situation, and must accept that you might not get the decision you want. Sometimes, it's best to let the discussion come to a stop altogether, at least for a while, and pick it up again at a later date. If, however, you're seriously worried about their safety, call their doctor.
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