Elderly Parents Refuse Help

It is not unusual for elderly parents to refuse their children's help, even if they appear to need it desperately. Pride, fear of dependency and guilt at the thought of being a burden are among the reasons why. Here’s what to do if your parents refuse your offers of help.

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Q&A with the Experts on Elderly Parents Refuse Help

My elderly mother refuses to let outside help in her home. What can I do?
When a caregiver works full-time but their elderly parent refuses to let a hired home health care worker into the home or doesn’t want help, try "easing them into the transition."
How do I get mom to wear an adult diaper when she refuses?
Approaching the subject and talking to an elderly mother or father about incontinence and wearing adult diapers requires sensitivity and discretion.
What should I do when my elderly mom refuses to go to the doctor?
When your elderly parent refuses and doesn't want to go to the doctor, a caregiver can't physically get them in the car. But there are other tricks.

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