Published on 8/30/2024

How Can I Convince My Parent to Accept In-Home Help?

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8/30/2024

Convincing a parent to accept in-home help can be a challenging but necessary step in ensuring their safety and well-being. Here are several strategies that may help in easing this transition:

  1. Start the Conversation Early: Introduce the idea gently and well before the help is critically needed. This gives your parent time to adjust to the concept.

  2. Involve Them in the Decision: Make them feel in control by involving them in the selection process of the caregiver or the type of help they will receive. This can make them more receptive to the idea.

  3. Highlight the Benefits: Focus on how in-home help can improve their quality of life, such as maintaining independence, ensuring safety, and providing companionship.

  4. Use Real-life Examples: S…

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Courtney M.

9/3/2024

This wasn't easy for us. It took years for me to convince my mom to let us bring in professional care for my dad. When her health finally started to fail, she started to warm up to the idea, and even then, she was uncomfortable. One thing I used with her was explaining that we could support someone else who really needs money and a good job - that appealed to her desire to be of service to others.

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