Senior Care in Blountville

When You Feel Guilty Asking For Help

Are you a primary caregiver for an aging loved one who is feeling overwhelmed but hesitant to seek outside help because of underlying guilt? If so, read on. Undeserved guilt is actually something we commonly encounter with new clients seeking senior care in Blountville, and we’d like to share some thoughts on the matter.

WhyYou Shouldn't Feel Bad About Asking for Help

While it’s entirely commendable and a sign of good character to have a strong sense of duty and commitment to your loved one, the problem arises when we think that our self-sacrifice extends beyond what is healthy. 

How do you know when you’ve crossed that line? Examine the evidence–are you more often than not feeling sleep-deprived, fatigued, have difficulty concentrating, irritable, forgetful, emotionally drained, feeling isolated, and that no one else understands yet reluctant to be seen as complaining? If that sounds like you, you’ve clearly crossed the line, and you need help.

An unhealthy, overwrought, emotionally, and physically drained person can not provide the best care. Asking for help from family or outside professionals is actually making the choice to ensure both you and your loved one enjoy a better quality of life. 

You shouldn’t feel guilty because you're not superhuman. It is completely normal to need help when you are caring for an aging loved one whose needs naturally increase over time.

About Our Senior Care in Blountville

At Visiting Angels^® Tri-Cities, our locally owned and operated in-home senior care service offers local seniors a personalized and customized approach, conducted by our caregivers.

Our professional caregivers have all undergone extensive background vetting and a thorough interview process. Aside from home care experience, we search for individuals who possess character traits like empathy, patience, and respect. 

Our senior care is billed hourly, and we offer payment options that are flexible. Our caregivers are available as much or as little as you need us–from just a few hours a week to 24/7 care, we can be there.

The tasks our caregivers help with are personalized to your preferences. In general though, we are most commonly asked to assist with:

• Bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Incontinence issues
• Mobility
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping chores like laundry, vacuuming, dishes, linens, and more
• Medication reminders
• Companionship
• Safe transportation to local events and/or appointments
• And much more

We customize your care plan by using our exclusive Life Care Navigation™ system to combine elements of each of our in-home care services 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, and respite care.

Our Senior Care Service Area

We gratefully provide our in-home senior care services to families in:

• Blountville
• Johnson City
• Kingsport
• Bristol
• Colonial Heights
• Gray
• Watauga
• And the surrounding community

Don’t let undeserved guilt stop you from seeking the help both you and your loved one need. Contact Visiting Angels Tri-Cities today to learn more about how our senior care in Blountville can provide you both with a better quality of life.