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Dealing with Resistance to Care

One of the biggest hurdles a family faces with a loved one in need of care is often resistance. After all, a lifetime of independence hangs in the balance. It can be extremely hard for a person to give up their privacy…self reliance and sense of self-sufficiency. That being said, many people (often seniors) do reach a point where help is necessary. For some it is simply help around the house and companionship. For others, it might be more involved and include assistance with the activities of daily living (ADL’s) and personal hygiene. How does one address this and facilitate the transition?

I came across the article below written by the Mayo Clinic staff and it shares some techniques on how to bridge the subject with the person in need. We face this continually and often times, by the time help is requested, the family is in crisis mode. We encourage you to enter into a dialogue before the urgency hits. Get your loved on used to the idea of receiving help and communicate that there are plenty of resources that can do so without a loss of independence or dignity. Good caregivers see their work as more than a job…it is a calling. They go out of their way to make clients feel safe, independent and dignified and reinforce there is no shame in accepting a little help.

Caring for the Elderly: Dealing With Resistance

Adam Seever, Owner
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About Adam Seever, Owner

The son of two social workers, Adam grew up in Chicago and lived there for over 30 years. He began his career at a Chicago-based marketing services agency determined to make his mark in the industry. In 1997 Adam moved to Atlanta while working for the Coca-Cola Company, where he spent 8 years in their sports marketing division. Adam left Coke in 2001 to join Clear Channel Entertainment and later went on to work both domestically and internationally for the World's largest sports agency, International Management Group. Adam eventually worked as a consultant and spearheaded numerous high profile projects including the building of Coke’s iconic Coke bottle at Turner Field in Atlanta. While Adam always felt lucky to have worked in the exciting world of marketing, he also felt the need to participate in something with more of a connection to the community. That quest eventually led him to earn his CNA degree and become an owner of Caring Companions of Atlanta, LLC.
Adam is married and he and his wife have two younger children. The family shares their home with two cats and two hermit crabs. The kids are working hard to get mommy and daddy to add a puppy...time will tell! They live in Sandy Springs and are active in the senior community.