Families should keep in mind that while some seniors might need additional assistance, some might not. Therefore, forcing seniors to get help when they don’t need is definitely not a good thing to do as it could destroy the trust between family members and seniors, and worsen family ties.

As seniors keep on refusing offers to help, some families might grow too worried and would do anything in their capabilities to get their seniors in a care home or community care center as they think it is the best solution to keep their beloved safe. However, those families could be overreacting about the condition of their seniors. Are you one of them?

If your seniors don’t belong in Home Instead Senior Care‘s list of the 10 most common situations prompting family members to provide a senior with additional assistance below, you should probably relax a little.

1. An injury, illness or medical condition left the senior less able to function independently
2. Advanced age made the senior less able to function independently
3. The family noticed the senior was becoming burdened by everyday tasks
4. The senior person asked for help directly
5. The family member would feel guilty if they didn't offer to help out
6. The senior needed more assistance after the death of a spouse or partner
7. The senior would have had to move or leave their home if some assistance was not provided
8. The family noticed the senior was losing interest in some of the activities they used to enjoy
9. Family members noticed the senior was losing weight
10. Family members noticed the senior's appearance was deteriorating

If your seniors are suffering from any of the above situations, Home Instead Senior Outer East would love to offer our help. As a 100% non-medical in-home care service provider, Home Instead Senior Care Outer East’s services range from basic in-home support like Personal Assistance to specialized care such as Dementia or Palliative Care. We can offer your seniors quality in-home care services, home helper services and companion ship from 2 hours per visit up to 24 hours a day. Our 24/7 support service can help keeping seniors safe while preserving their independence. 

Thanks for reading through this Blog, I hope you have found it useful. If you require any further assistance please feel free to contact the office.

Kind regards,
Suzanne McLoughlin
Owner of Home Instead Senior Care Outer East

P.S. We provide free Care Consultations and resource guides to support and guide families. Download your free copies from our Aged Care Resources page or Request a Free Information Pack to receive a hard copy.