Senior Care in Fair Oaks

Helping Your Loved Ones Accept Caregiving Help

At Visiting Angels^® Sacramento, we offer kind and loving senior care in the Fair Oaks region. Our caregivers provide critical in-home assistance to help local seniors live easier and safer home lives and avoid the move to a care facility. While there are many benefits to having a caring professional in their home, many seniors can be apprehensive about the idea. 

While we completely understand the hesitancy towards bringing a stranger into their home, we also know that, for many seniors, it is the right decision. In order to help you convince them to do what's best for their well-being, we'd like to offer some suggestions on how to talk to your loved one about bringing in a senior care professional.

Firstly, it's important to be sensitive and understanding of your loved one's concerns. Failing to do so will only reinforce their resistance. Many seniors are afraid that inviting a caregiver into their home will lead to reduced independence. The fact is, having in-home support will actually accomplish the opposite. Make them understand that having in-home support increases their chances of remaining at home and avoiding a care facility, therefore enhancing their personal autonomy. 

It's also important to understand that this role reversal can be very difficult for your aging parents. It's important not to make them feel coddled, and to be honest with them about your concerns. Be straight forward and let them know that their life will be far better if they can remain at home, and hiring a caregiver is simply the best way to make that possible. 

In the end, honesty, compassion, and patience will allow you to make your case without increasing their stress or resistance. Keep in mind that this situation is not easy for them, and always make sure to address your concerns in a respectful way. 

About Our Senior Care in Fair Oaks

The benefits of our in-home senior care include:

• Increased home safety
• The chance to remain independent
• A respite for family caregivers
• Healthy meal planning
• Customized care options
• and much more!

Loving Senior Care in Your Area

Our kind, loving, and attentive senior care is available to seniors throughout:

• Fair Oaks
• Sacramento
• Carmichael
• Roseville
• Citrus Heights
• Rancho Cordova
• Gold River
• Orangevale
• and the surrounding areas

For more info about our senior care options in the Fair Oaks area, contact Visiting Angels Sacramento and schedule an initial care consultation today.