The first time you bring up home care services with your aging adult, she may not be excited about the idea. You may know what they can do for you and your elderly family member, but that doesn’t mean that she’s up to speed on why this is a good solution. Finding a balance with home care services can be tricky, but it’s worth giving it a try.
Work out a Schedule
If your senior needs around the clock care, you’ve likely already found a solution that works for her situation. So chances are very good that if you and your senior come up with a schedule for home care providers that encompasses only a couple of hours a week or a few afternoons a week, you’ll both be getting what you need.
Give it a Trial Go
It’s okay if you or your elderly family member is feeling a little shy about committing. Set an expectation that you’ll give elderly care a trial run. That could mean that you’ll stick with it for a certain amount of time, like a week at a time, or it might mean that you’ll commit to a specific number of visits. However you decide to structure your trial is not as important as giving that trial period your full support.
Get Specific about Tasks
Talk with your elderly family member about what types of help she is interested in receiving. You probably also have some ideas about the type of help that you require, as well. Some of the tasks that you both might want to consider getting help with could include:
- Light housekeeping
- Shopping and errand running
- Transportation help
- Companionship
- Personal care tasks
Knowing what each of you expects out of the experience helps you to give the trial run the best chance that you possibly can.
Take the Time to Talk about It
Set aside some time to talk with your elderly family member about how she feels about this new experience. Share how you’re feeling, too. This is a great time for you two to talk about what’s working, what isn’t, and how you can adjust so that the situation is more beneficial for both of you.
When you and your elderly family member can look at this as a partnership, you might find it easier to work together to find the right home care fit for your situation. Keeping your senior involved in the process empowers her and shows her that you value what she has to say.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Home Care Services in Weddington NC, please call the caring staff at BlueDot Cares today, (704) 586-9248.
Jimmy Clonaris is Managing Partner at BlueDot Cares, where he oversees operations, caregiver standards, and service delivery for in-home care across the organization. With more than 19 years of experience in healthcare and over a decade with BlueDot, he has been directly involved in building and scaling care programs that support individuals aging at home.
His work focuses on the practical side of care delivery. This includes caregiver training and oversight, care plan consistency, and coordination with families and local healthcare professionals. Jimmy is actively involved in ensuring that care is not only well-structured on paper, but executed reliably in the home.
Over the course of his career, he has worked with thousands of families navigating care decisions, from short-term recovery support to long-term in-home care. His approach is grounded in clear communication, accountability, and building systems that allow caregivers to deliver consistent, high-quality support.
Under his leadership, BlueDot Cares has grown to support tens of thousands of families while maintaining a locally operated, relationship-driven model. He continues to focus on strengthening the team, improving care standards, and ensuring families have a dependable partner when care is needed.
