01/14/2025
Often, the hardest part about finding home care is just figuring out how to bring it up with your loved one.
Luckily, you don’t have to do it alone. At FirstLight, we’re here to make sure everyone feels comfortable and confident about care before moving forward.
Here are a few of our top tips to get the discussion started:
1. Have the conversation in an environment that’s comfortable for your loved one.
2. Use I statements to share what you’ve noticed and why you believe home care can help.
3. Ask open-ended questions to learn about their perspective.
4. Be empathetic. Validate their feelings so your loved one feels heard.
5. Address their concerns. Show you’re committed to ensuring their needs are met.
Read our full guide to starting the conversation about home care here:
https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/blog/approaching-a-loved-one-about-home-care-services-a-guide-to-effective-communication-with-firstlight-home-care-services/