Every home care agency understands that family members steer clear from their responsibilities not because they don’t want to share in the sacrifice but primarily because they don’t know what they could contribute or where they should start.
Truth is, a Home Care in Virginia believes that the presence of family members throughout the care process benefits positively the elderly patient. After all, they need to take the responsibility of introducing the caregiver to their elderly loved one and ensure that they’re comfortable with each other, but their intervention doesn’t end with that.
A provider of home health care services in Fairfax, Virginia suggests the following ways to get the family involved in the care process:
- Start with a one-on-one conversation.
Caregivers providing personal care should pick at least one family member to explain how their presence at home greatly benefits the older adult. If you’re the caregiver, tell them simple ways they can show help and support to the patient. - Be specific.
There may be times the elderly may not listen to their caregivers but only to their family members. If this happens and they’re possibly beyond convincing, be sure to ask for one of the family members’ help. - Be clear about your tasks.
There may be times you have to run for errands like pick up the elderly’s prescription refills, pay for their bills, shop for their groceries, or work on their Medicaid. If family members happen to be at the elderly’s abode, let them know how they may help while you’re away for such errands.
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