Emotions and Homecare

At Accredited Health Services we’ve found that emotions can run wild when it comes to homecare and is often the most overlooked part of the homecare equation.  With over 30 years of homecare experience in the state of New Jersey, we believe we’re the New Jersey homecare agency who fully understands the challenges families face when dealing with in home care.

It’s one of the reasons our certified home health aides and New Jersey companions receive special homecare training before they go into a families home. Our home health aides and companions learn about the physical and practical challenges of homecare as well as the emotional issues. When families are confronted with the need for homecare for the very first time, many family members, including the loved one who needs care, go through a period of denial.  “Dad is okay.  He just had a bad day” is a common phrase we’ve heard over and over again.  Unfortunately, this is often not the case.  It’s difficult for family members to accept that their parent is no longer the head of the family to go to for advice. It’s a role that all parents have but at some point in time have to relinquish.  Recognizing that mom or dad needs a little help can take some family members time to accept.  In fact, we’ve found that homecare can at times tear a family apart, as some family members will steadfastly deny the facts and hold out longer than others in their acceptance.  That’s why Accredited Health Services has been scheduling presentations throughout New Jersey titled Homecare:  The Transition From Natural Independence to Assisted Independence.

We have found that seniors and their children should be aware of the emotional challenges that come about with homecare before they actually require senior care.  We don’t believe any parent would ever want their need for homecare to tear up a family, so letting them know about potential issues before they arise lets families discuss homecare issues before they ever develop.