There are plenty of reasons why people refuse to even consider home care support services. For some seniors, the idea of relying on a home care aide can be a point of frustration. They assume their families are going to take care of them or they think they don’t need that much help.
The more people understand about the most common reasons seniors refuse to even consider home care support services, the easier it’s going to be to help them realize there is great benefit to these services.
Reason #1: Misconceptions.
When a person has certain misconceptions about something, they may never look into them seriously. For some seniors, they may see home care as an expensive option. If they have a family member or friend who is willing to help out every once in a while, and they think that’s all that’s necessary, then why would they ever consider spending money on something they don’t see as valuable?
Some seniors also assume these support services are potentially dangerous. Those myths and misconceptions are more common for those who see home care as being nothing more than glorified nursing home care.
Reason #2: They overestimate their own abilities.
When a person overestimates their own ability to take care of themselves in a safe and healthy manner, they may not understand why a home care aide would be an asset. It’s difficult for some people to experience the changes in their physical capabilities, especially as they occur slowly over time, and then think they need help.
For somebody in their 80s, for example, who has been a strong, healthy, independent adult most of their life, it’s difficult to ask for help, much less acknowledge the need for assistance.
Reason #3: They lean on family.
When they have a spouse, adult child, or other family members and friends in the area who are more than capable of helping them, they may not see the value in home care support services. Maybe those family members, including that adult child or spouse, is more than willing to help, but it’s only going to increase stress levels in their life.
When a person begins to understand how stress is affecting their loved ones, when they realize a home care aide can be relied upon for just a couple of hours once or twice a week to start, they may be more open to the idea of outside support and assistance. When they understand these caregivers may help them pursue certain activities they want to enjoy in life, they may begin to open up to the prospect of relying on home care support services.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring home care in Mauldin, SC, contact Heart of the Carolinas Home Care at 864-991-3116. Providing Home Care Services in Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer, Anderson, Spartanburg, Mauldin, Seneca, Laurens, Charleston, Columbia and the surrounding areas.
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