Elderly care is a common step to take when a person is no longer able to live on their own. In-home services allow them to remain in their space while providing access to experienced nurses and additional support. However, navigating the transition can be difficult for the entire family and may produce conflict. Here’s a closer look at the most likely areas of contention and how you can continue to move forward. 

What Issues Can Arise With the Transition to Elderly Care?

Figuring out how your parents are going to pay for the services can become a cause for concern. For example, they might not have a large amount of savings and rely heavily on Social Security, Medicaid and other types of coverage. Designating a person to help them organize their finances might present a solution, unless the others don’t agree with how it’s being handled. 

Another possibility is when the parents have to make regular appointments. Since they can’t drive on their own, one of the siblings will have to step up and provide transportation. Those who are dealing with busy schedules could experience issues and beg off the responsibility. This will leave the others picking up the slack, which might cause an unexpected burnout. 

How to Resolve Conflicts

One of the easiest ways to resolve these types of conflicts is to begin a conversation. Reiterate the importance of supporting your parents and providing the help that they require. As long as everyone pitches in, then the tasks won’t become a burden. Hold regular meetings throughout the year to touch base and reevaluate the schedule.

If there are days when it’s a stretch to provide the necessary support, consider securing in-home senior care. These professionals are skilled in a variety of areas and can ensure your loved ones receive the proper care. They also offer complete flexibility, which produces an instant peace of mind. 

For more than a decade, Briggs Home Health Agency has been providing elderly care services to clients all throughout Norfolk, VA, and the surrounding region. Their in-home experts are fully licensed, bonded and insured and can handle everything from general hygiene to meal preparation. Call (757) 628-1011 to request a home health assessment or visit their Facebook page for additional information on their services.