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Navigating Elderly Care

Sep 27, 2021

Navigating The Journey of Elderly Care: Reflections From Bright Care

From their local branch in Haslemere, Bright Care provides private and bespoke home care for seniors across Surrey. Here, Gemma Chabinga, Branch Manager of Bright Care Haslemere shares key insights for family members with elderly loved ones starting out on the care journey.

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Gemma Chabinga

Bright Care Haslemere

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Ensure Healthy Balances

The transition from son, daughter, spouse, to primary carer is a natural one since for most of us, our lives are bookended by dependence on family members. We all hope to provide the very best care for our loved ones as they enter their later years, and it is a privilege to honour those who have raised and cared for us in our own infancy and beyond.

That said, our advice is to “go at your own pace and don’t let providers rush you into a decision. Every journey should be bespoke to your family and that takes time.” It can be helpful to put boundaries in place about what is, and is not, possible as family members. Sometimes the undivided support of a trained professional is better placed to take on the personal aspects of care, allowing those nearest and dearest to remain in that vital familial capacity enjoying quality time with those they love. Gemma comments, “be honest with your loved one about how you are feeling.”

Embrace Changing Needs

Although the day-to-day reality for someone can remain stable for several months and even years, change can also occur rapidly and unpredictably; forcing networks to respond quickly. On this journey there is no perfect rulebook, but our advice is to look for a care provider you can put your trust in and “do life together”. Gemma says, “as long as everyone is safe, we have no limits and can do anything.” She continues, “what I find most rewarding is when we come alongside someone, help them find their purpose and get their sparkle back.”

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