The Morgans were a tightknit family for the most part. Still, there was some strong opinions on various topics. One of those topics involved senior care. When it came time to begin discussing senior care for their elderly father, a few of the siblings had certain beliefs based on facts while others had beliefs based on misconceptions.
This created tension among family members.
Senior Care Hickville, NY: Discussing Senior Care
They started talking about what type of senior care would be beneficial for their father and someone focused on assisted living while others were focused on helping him remain home. The latter believed home care would be the better option while the former had already decided assisted living was the best thing for him.
Unfortunately, as is often the case when it comes to talking about vital topics, this family wasn’t in the same place with regard to ideas or even physically. They were having conversations — multiple conversations — among different family members at various times.
This had fractured the conversation. There was no unity. In fact, it was causing some divisions between some of the siblings.
It’s important to discuss in person whenever possible.
Even if people can’t be in the same place at the same time because they live in other regions of the world or across the country, thanks to modern technology and video teleconferencing, they can at least be in the same conversation.
That’s a critical component to helping people attack misconceptions and tear down the walls that may have been built based on them.
The Morgans decided to get together and have an honest, heartfelt conversation without judgment and without blaming. This was a difficult step for a family that had become a little fractured over this vital and sensitive topic.
Both sides came together armed with valuable insight and information. Those who wanted to discuss assisted living had a few facilities in mind. Those who believed home care was the better option also had a few agencies that could help.
All of these people had information. Information is critical to helping others overcome their objections or misconceptions.
Each side learned some valuable insights they didn’t know about the others’ viewpoints. Then, one of the Morgans decided to step up and said, “Why don’t we ask dad what he wants?”
This was the most important piece of the puzzle. They all believed both options offered various benefits and they would be perfectly supportive of whatever their father decided. And, ultimately, it is up to the senior to decide what type of care he or she receives for their life.