From Gordon Associates – we are pleased to introduce this blog from Rhonda Guzman, of Person Centered Senior Solutions.
This blog covers an important topic we’re hearing more and more about. We hope you find it valuable.
If you are supporting an aging parent who is refusing help, you are not alone. Few situations are more emotionally draining than watching someone you love struggle while also insisting they are fine. For many families, a parent refusing help with aging care brings up fear, frustration, guilt, and grief all at once. This is something I know all too well
My mom was always fiercely independent. As her needs became more apparent, we had no choice but to bring care into her life. She did not accept it gracefully. From refusing help with showers to literally kicking a caregiver out of the house, she fought it every step of the way…
To read the rest of this blog in full, please go to it on the website, What Should I Do If My Parent Refuses Help or Resists Care?
Rhonda Guzman, MA, OTR/L, CDP is the founder of Person Centered Senior Solutions. She is a gerontologist and an aging life care professional ® who has dedicated her professional career to the advocacy and care of our aging population. Rhonda has held many leadership and clinical roles in high quality, reputable healthcare and senior living organizations. She believes the best way to make a true impact in the lives of our elders is to connect on a personal level, understand each unique situation and tailor care and support with respect and empathy.
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