Working Through An Elderly Loved One's Resistance To Care

We face a number of challenges as we get older. Sometimes, our older loved ones are resistant to the idea of receiving assistance or additional care. It can be frightening to feel like one's independence is being infringed upon. Your loved one may have spent their life working hard to create a great life for the people they care about. Now, they are looking into a future where that may need to change. That is an intimidating prospect for anyone.

So let's take a look at some ways to help an elderly loved one move past their fears and discomfort.

1. Identify the reasons for hesitation and resistance.
The best place to start is at the beginning. Have a frank discussion about the challenges your loved one is facing and how they envision their future care. Explore your loved one's point of view. Chances are good they won't come straight out and give specific reasons; but they may provide enough information in context clues to figure it out. Wait for a relatively calm time to have this discussion.

2. Explain your own needs in relation to their care.
The elderly of today faced different social circumstances than younger people do today. It was not uncommon to expect family to contribute to care when they were younger. Unfortunately, there are many people out there working two jobs to take care of their own families or stay afloat. Being a caretaker and staying afloat just isn't possible for many. Explain your own life situation clearly so your elderly loved one can also understand the challenges you're facing in your own life and how homecare assistance will help you.

3. Reinforce that your loved one does have choices.
A trial run is a good way to get your loved one used to the idea of assistance. This will give them an opportunity to develop some rapport with the caregiver and see how valuable they can be. Furthermore, reinforce that they do have a choice in caregivers. It can be uncomfortable to know that you're going to have a stranger in your home. Assure them they do have recourse if they don't like the caregiver or there is a personality clash.

4. Assisting caregivers can extend independence and autonomy.
The point most overlooked about assisted care is how it can extend independence. The human body simply does not hold up as well as we get older. That makes doing chores like laundry, hauling things up and down stairs, much more dangerous. A serious sickness, bad fall, or broken bones can result in your elderly loved one needing to go into an assisted living home. On the other hand, an assisting caregiver can provide the help your loved one needs to stay safe and healthy in their own home.

Assisting caregivers can significantly improve the quality of life of elderly loved ones. Contact Visiting Angels today to see how we help our clients maintain a safe, high quality of life in their own home.

Las Vegas Senior Friendly Activities

Despite a youthful image, Las Vegas hosts multiple hot spots for seniors. People have even chosen Las Vegas as a popular retirement destination because retirees have countless entertainment options. If you are visiting Las Vegas and want to take part in activities that your loved one will not be able to participate in, Visiting Angels, a Las Vegas in-homecare company, can help your elderly family member see the sights while you can enjoy a show or activity that your family member wouldn't relish. 

Touring

Buses have become increasingly popular, and your loved one can sit back and enjoy a ride to the Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon. They can enjoy the gift shops and pick up mementos as they go. Otherwise, our caregivers could give them a ride down the strip to see the hallmark sites of Vegas. 

Museums of Vegas

With the surrounding desert, you have a location that was once the location of the nuclear testing facility for the atom bomb. While you will not see mushroom clouds in the sky, your loved one may be interested in the Atomic Testing Museum. This location features great exhibits such as pieces from the Berlin Wall, and there are artifacts from the World Trade Centers. However, if your loved one enjoys fine art, we could show them the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, which features world-class art from some of the most influential artists in the industry. Visitors will feast their eyes upon golden cigar cases, hardstone animals, jewel encrusted brooches, decorative boxes and enamel picture frames. With more than 200 elegant objects from the famous Russian Czars Alexander III and his successor Nicholas II, your loved one will have the chance to view imperial Easter eggs. 

Gamble at the Chance to Win Millions

When you visit Las Vegas, few places offer a better chance to gamble for the chance to win millions. The loud revelry of Downtown might be too much, but we could show your loved one some of the local spots that often cater to the older generation and provide less noise, less distraction and a lower bet limit. These locations include:

• Sam's Town
• Texas
• Station Casinos

The Shows of Vegas

Las Vegas shows cater to a variety of age groups, but some of the more popular choices for seniors include:

• Viva Elvis in City Center
• Rita Rudner
• Mystere at TI
• O at Bellagio
• Blue Man Group at the Monte Carlo

When you visit Las Vegas, Visiting Angels can help to guarantee that both you and your loved one have a great experience. In addition to helping your loved one enjoy the best of Vegas, we can also provide in-homecare at the hotel while the younger family members enjoy a show if that is what's required.