When you have a parent who insists nothing is wrong, it\u2019s frustrating. Your dad hasn\u2019t shaved or had a haircut in months. Your mom smells sour and sweaty. Begging, pleading, and reasoning aren\u2019t working. What can you do to get a stubborn parent to admit that elder care is needed?<\/p>\n
Try to Reason<\/strong><\/p>\n You can try to reason with your parent. Ask how your parent would feel if the roles were reversed. If you were unable to cook your own meals, would your mom or dad want you eating fast food every night? If you couldn\u2019t drive, would your parent want you getting behind the wheel anyway?<\/p>\n Point Out the Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n Sometimes, aging adults see elder care services as a negative. They don\u2019t understand what really happens. They think the caregivers are there to boss them around. Let your mom or dad talk to neighbors or friends who have caregivers. Talking to someone who has elder care services helps present the benefits like companionship, independence, and living at home.<\/p>\n