How to talk about assisted life with members of the Seniors family
A new survey affirms nearly 50% of people have trouble discussing assisted life with loved ones.
There are many topics that people are trying to avoid when they gather with their familiesvacations. Politics tend to be one of them. Arecent break is often another. But there is a surprising topic of the conversation that people tend to avoid, even if it is important to have: if it's time to have an aging to be lovedassisted. If the subject seems awkward or uncomfortable, you are not alone. A new survey of 1,500 people led byCaring.com And Yugov revealed that almost half of the respondents considered it difficult to talk to their relatives of life helped.
The most common reasons that people struggle with this conversation were that the family member in question did not believe they did not believenecessary help, followed by disagreements on the type of care necessary and cost.
Respondents from the survey also said thatsome of the first indicators that they have noticed at their own expensive that the family member seemed to have trouble walking (18%),conduct (12%), orDifficulty remembering things (12%). Other signs included difficulties in eating, vinaigrette and swimming, as well as incontinence.
Of course, having a conversation on assisted care is difficult for both sides. Nobody likes to see their parents grow old and that parents can slip into the idea that they can no longer take full care of themselves. But it is a subject that deserves to be addressed before things get worse.
Caring.com offers the following tips to talk about assisted life with someone you like:
1. Do your research in advance.
"Do not give up impulsively the need to care ... The research costs and the advantages and disadvantages of different care options, facilities and suppliers will prevent you from wasting time and Energy discussing an option that is not feasible or convenient for your situation. "
2. Start small.
"Test the waters, so to speak, by first asking your close to the way they think they manage the household or everythinghealth conditions. If they seem resistant to the idea of care, start by making a suggestion for a small change, as hiring a weekly housekeeper or buying a medical alert system for your loved one to use. "
3. Choose your words carefully.
"When you discuss the idea of going to assisted life, be sure to focus on the positive aspects and how it can improve your parent.quality of life, like convenience and social opportunities. Do not raise several times what your loved onenot Doing alone, but all things that helped to live can bring to their lives. "
4. Listen to their opinions.
"If they like home and their current neighborhood, look at home-based living options rather than the care of the residence. If the cost is a concern, because it is for many people, be sure to examine the Medicaid waiver programs of your state, which can give seniors more flexibility in choosing their care. "
5. Be patient.
"Do not forget that it can be very difficult for someone toaccept that they need helpAnd do not get angry if your loved one is not receptive to the idea first. Understand that you may need to change the subject several times or present your beloved with several different care options until you agree on a plan that you are comfortable. "
