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When a Loved One Resists Care


One of the challenges of being a caregiver is knowing what to do when you see that your loved one needs help, but they aren’t willing to accept it.



Ways to encourage a loved one to accept help:

At the end of the day, your loved one has the right to refuse care. Here are a few things to remember if they continue to resist help:

If a loved one continues to refuse care...

  • Take care of yourself. It becomes harder to help others if you are not ok yourself. Try not to take your loved one’s decision personally. It’s not your fault.

  • Don’t give up trying to help them accept care. Sometimes a person will refuse at first but over time they grow more open to receiving help.

  • If you feel frustrated or scared, consider attending a support group. Aging & In-Home Services hosts support groups for caregivers. Click HERE to view a schedule of support groups.

If you need help or guidance navigating a situation where a loved one is refusing help, you can always seek help from a health care professional. You can also call Aging & In-Home Services. Our Aging & Disability Resource Center would be happy to provide some direction. They can be reached at 260-469-3036.

 



Abbey Graves

ADRC Supervisor

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