It is encouraging that so many of us choose our careers because we love to help others. Many individuals, particularly in times of need, love to help others. It’s very noble to assist those in need, yet, conversely, most people dislike asking for assistance and often decline it when offered. For some strange reason, asking for help is perceived as a sign of weakness and no one wants to appear weak. But we have discovered that it takes strength and courage seek out home care assistance. Think of persons with addictions, who after years of denial finally admit they need some rehabilitation and start the long arduous process of recovery. It takes real courage.
We are often asked what the biggest challenge in the field of home care is, and it’s not the elderly care itself or our competitors or Assisted Living Facilities. Our biggest challenge is convincing those who need home care assistance to accept the help that is available. Our Care Recipients are primarily seniors, but our clients (the people that hire us) are invariably their children who, in some cases, have been begging their parents for years to accept home care help. Seniors themselves almost never contact us.
Survey after survey indicate that the majority of seniors wish to stay in their home as long as possible and we also know they want to maintain their independence as long as possible. In most cases, providing them with some home care greatly assists them in achieving this goal.
Falls and physical injuries are the number one reason for senior hospitalizations and admittance to long term care. Having elderly care help in the house can vastly reduce the risks as well as add years to a loved ones independence.
So stop being stubborn. Instead Be Brave and ask for help!