Coping with Older Adults Who Won ’t Accept In-Home Caregivers

Photo credit Behard Grossgasteiger Hiring in-home care for my neighbor, Joe, was quite an ordeal. The company we chose and their caregivers were great, but the quality of care wasn't the issue. The problem was that Joe resented anyone but me helping him. He locked one caregiver out of his home, let another in but was rude to her, and thoroughly enjoyed one young man, but only because they could discuss golf together. Families hire home care to provide respite and quality care for seniors, but what is a caregiver to do when their loved one refuses to cooperate with this new addition to their care plan? Continue reading on Agingcare for more insight into how we can help older adults who fight getting in-home help: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook  *Incontinence issues? Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. In an effort to support both existing and new customers, Egosan has a new promo code for the purchase of any Egosan product when checking out on Amazon.  Use promo Code: 20ELDERS and SAVE 20% OFF your entire first order.                Related StoriesIn What Way Does Food Affect Incontinence?Causes of Adult Incontinence are Numerous Yet Stigma PersistsGrieving Before Death: Alzheimer's or Terminal Illness Grief 
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