Senior Care in Warren

When You Feel Guilty Asking For Help

At Visiting Angels^® Sterling Heights, we all too often encounter primary caregivers that are riddled with guilt for reaching out for help through our senior care program in Warren. They come to us feeling that on some level they have failed. We are here to help caregivers alleviate their guilt and realize asking for help is actually the best thing they can do for their loved one. The first step is to understand the reasons behind their feelings of guilt.

Some Reasons For Caregiver Guilt

Duty and Commitment. Having a sense of duty and commitment to our loved ones is a good thing and a sign of good character. However, the problem with this sense is when we begin to believe that duty supersedes our need to take care of ourselves–our mental, spiritual, and even physical health. 

Loved Ones Who Are Reluctant. If your loved one in Warren is at all reluctant to the idea of senior care, it’s natural that you would experience some degree of guilt. We know it’s difficult but we ask that you look ahead to the initial moments of discomfort to the likely result of your loved one coming to look forward to their caregiver visits and the bond you will all create as you work together toward a common goal.

Fears About Cost. Everyone assumes that in-home care is expensive, but when compared to assisted living or nursing home living, it’s actually far more affordable. What’s more, at Visiting Angels Sterling Heights we offer hourly rates and flexible payment options that make in-home care more accessible to more families. 

About Our Senior Care in Warren

At Visiting Angels Sterling Heights, our team of caring and compassionate professionals know how to reassure family caregivers and seniors about accepting outside help. Again, the more they understand about our services, the more comfortable they begin to feel. Here are some main points that you may find helpful to consider:

• All our caregivers have undergone an extensive vetting and interview process. We strive to provide professionals who are not only qualified but who demonstrate important characteristics such as patience, respect, and empathy.
• Our caregivers are available to help on any schedule you need us. From just a few hours a week to around-the-clock care, we can accommodate your needs.
• Our services are fully personalized and customized for your loved one, using our Life Care Navigation™ program of mixing services from amongst our full line of available in-home care options, including:
  • Companion Care
  • Personal Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Ready - Set - Go Home
  • Social Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Safe & Steady Fall Prevention Program
  • Respite Care

Senior Care For the Warren Area

We are a locally owned and operated in-home care provider. As such, we gratefully provide our services to our neighbors in:

• Warren
• Sterling Heights
• Utica
• Clinton Township
• Shelby Township
• And the surrounding area

To learn more about how our senior care in Warren can help you overcome your feelings of guilt and get you the help you need to thrive, contact Visiting Angels Sterling Heights today.