No one wants to admit that they need help at any age. The mere suggestion of help makes many defensive. As we get older, it's not easy to admit when we struggle with the things we've always done. But the time may come when we have to accept help to protect our independence and prevent a greater disruption to our life circumstances.
Care starts at home
When the demands of caregiving become overwhelming, families often turn to professional care providers like CommunityPlus Home Healthcare + Nursing, for additional support. Resistance to accepting help is common and is frequently rooted in a fear of losing autonomy – a concern that caregivers or family members may interfere with daily life or disrupt familiar routines. However, the primary goal of home support is to maintain what is familiar and to help individuals continue living comfortably and safely in their chosen home. When the demands of caregiving become overwhelming, families often turn to professional care providers for additional support.
Coordinated care matters
For family caregivers struggling to get help in the door, starting with an uncoordinated care provider can turn resistance into refusal with a revolving roster of new faces. A single negative experience can significantly hinder the process of securing the right care provider, making it even more challenging to begin building the trust necessary for effective support. CommunityPlus delivers the continuity people need from day one with skilled and compassionate caregivers who love what they do. As the Island's only living wage care provider, CommunityPlus Care is able to keep great caregivers, year over year, to provide the stability their clients deserve.
Avoiding facility placement
“Home care is often the solution that prevents or delays an unwanted move into a care facility,” says Matthew Lowe, Director of CommunityPlus. Most people want to remain independent in their own homes and home care allows them to do that. Help with daily routines, light housekeeping or personal care from professional home support can preserve your quality of life. “We provide as much or as little help as people need to continue living in the way that they choose -from one hour a week to 24 hours a day,” says Lowe.
You’re not alone. Talk to someone who understands what you’re going through and can help you find the right support – whether that is private home care, government home care or a care facility.
Call 250-658-6508 to speak with a CommunityPlus trusted health navigation expert today or visit communitypluscare.ca for more information. Your path to peace of mind starts here.