First of all, understand what is causing the reluctance to seek help in logical and objective terms. It can be a perfectly legitimate response for your parent not to accept support in certain areas
of their life, especially where privacy and dignity are valued.
Remember that care can be introduced slowly. There are lots
of devices and gadgets available that can help your loved one
to use the bathroom and get dressed on their own, which means that initially a carer could be brought in just to help around the house and provide company. After some time has passed it might then be easier to increase the care provided.
Find out more: Top Gadgets for Self Care
Home-care could be a great option as your parent would stay in a familiar environment and keep regular routines, see friends and maintain hobbies and interests.
Make a rational diagnosis of the problem
of their life, especially where privacy and dignity are valued.
First of all, understand what is causing the reluctance to seek help in logical and objective terms.
of their life, especially where privacy and dignity are valued.
First of all, understand what is causing the reluctance to seek help in logical and objective terms.
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Dr Jamie Wilson is hometouch’s founder and Chief Medical Officer. Jamie’s creation of hometouch was inspired by his work as a dementia psychiatrist in the NHS, and he has written about healthcare issues in The Times and the Evening Standard. Jamie has a MBBS from the University of Leeds and has spent a decade in the NHS, working as a Psychiatric Registrar and Memory Specialist at Imperial College Hospital.
