Some patients avoid taking their medications and might take advantage of the situation if the caregiver is nicely reminding them about their missing medication by politely telling them that it is time to take their medicine. Perhaps this type of patient needs someone more willing to directly face the situation. No one likes or looks forward to taking their meds, but in this case, a more assertive health care aid would probably be more efficient to get the job done. On the other hand, if a softer-spoken, more reserved patient is faced with a caregiver that is perhaps too direct, they may begin to feel uncomfortable. It is important for the caregiver to have a similar or complementary personality, attitude and behavioral type as this will best allow a caregiver to aid the patient.

It is important that both you and your elderly loved one like the caregiver that will be employed, because they will be spending a great deal of time in the home. If there is friction from either side, there can be long term conflict, and it can cause a negative impact on your loved one’s routine. There is also the overlap of schedules to consider, and the understanding that either side is willing to make a compromise to accommodate the other, which is always a good way of setting a precedent of respect, trust, companionship, and mutual understanding, which is what we here in Right Aid Home Care Agency, a Philadelphia home care agency, have been focusing on for years. We have a highly trained professional team of home care aids and can consult with you to better help you with your selection process.