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Home care allows a senior to receive regular assistance from a professional caregiver without relocating to an assisted living facility. Despite its convenience, home care still brings changes—particularly, the introduction of a caregiver—that may make some seniors uncomfortable. To simplify the process for everyone involved, here are three ways to help your aging parent or loved one adjust to home care. 

How to Ease the Transition to Home Care

1. Discuss the Benefits of Home Care

Before you start the process of hiring an in-home caregiver, sit down with your loved one and discuss why you believe home care will benefit them. Provide specific examples of how the caregiver will help the senior meet their individual needs, such as managing medications or completing household chores. The discussion will also give your loved one an opportunity to clearly voice their concerns, allowing you to address each one individually. 

2. Involve Them in the Hiring Process

home careWhen it’s time to hire a caregiver, let your loved one be involved in the process if they want to be. After all, they’ll be spending a lot of time with the caregiver, so they should feel a positive connection. Their involvement can also help prevent future issues. Even if you’re impressed with a particular candidate, your loved one simply might not feel comfortable with them.

3. Encourage Their Relationship With the Caregiver

For the first few visits, help your older family member develop a bond with their caregiver. For instance, you could facilitate their conversations by sharing stories, pulling out photo albums, or playing music that will help the caregiver get to know your family member and identify common interests. You could also encourage activities that spark conversation and bonding, such as playing board games, making arts and crafts, and watching a movie.

 

 

If you and your loved one are ready to start the home care hiring process, turn to Safe Haven Home Care. Serving Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island, their caregivers are dedicated to helping seniors thrive across New York City. Whether your elderly relative simply needs assistance with weekly errands and light housekeeping or they require a live-in companion to help them bathe and dress, the compassionate team of caregivers will help. Learn more about their services online and call (718) 968-6970 to schedule an interview today. 

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