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If your mom or dad gets upset when you bring up the idea of home care, it’s time to try a different approach. Here are three expert strategies that can make all the difference:

1. Reframe the issue
2. Emphasize how home care can help them remain independent
3. Involve them in the process

Get expert help on how to implement these strategies in our Learning Centre: https://thekey.ca/learning-center/parents-accept-home-care

How to Get a Parent On Board with Home Care When They Don’t Want Help If your mom or dad gets upset when you bring up the idea of home care, it’s time to try a different approach. Here are three expert strategies that can make all the difference.

As a family caregiver, your schedule is busy enough.

Hiring a caregiver privately means you're responsible for scheduling, filling shifts when a caregiver is sick, and addressing any issues that arise with the quality of their care. All of that adds up quickly, and it's common to find it all overwhelming.

Hiring an agency like TheKey allows you to let all of that go. Our team handles everything—even finding another caregiver to fill in when your regular caregiver is unavailable—so you can focus on the other things that need your time and attention.

Schedule a consultation today and let us handle the stress of caregiving: https://thekey.ca/getting-started

Did you know that isolation and loneliness increase your loved one's risk of dementia by 50%?

This staggering number is just one part of the picture researchers are uncovering as they study the importance of human connection. If you're wondering how your loved one is doing, here are some questions to ask them:

☑️ Do you have someone to call if there was an emergency at 2 am?
☑️ Who do you see outside the home?
☑️ What activities do you look forward to?
☑️ If you could change one thing about your life, what would you change?

If the answers suggest that isolation is an issue, it's time to consider companion care. A companion caregiver provides support and connection that can help your loved one feel seen again.

Head to our Learning Centre to learn more about how companion caregivers improve your loved one's quality of life: https://thekey.ca/learning-center/companion-care-for-seniors

Seniors and Loneliness: How can your loved one benefit from companion care? Senior loneliness is a serious issue that negatively impacts physical and mental health. Learn more about how in-home companion care services keep seniors safe, engaged, and joyful.