There comes a time for many senior citizens where they can no longer physically do everything they need, or even want, to do every day. They may need assistance with tasks as simple as showering or dressing, or they may just long to be able to go to the grocery store or even family events like weddings without needing assistance.
In such cases, a caretaker may be able to provide much needed assistance but can often come with a stigma. Many fear that hiring a caretaker will lead to a further loss of their independence, but Malina Rivers, Community Outreach Director of BrightStar Care of Charlottesville, says hiring a caretaker can actually help senior citizens regain their independence.
“When you call BrightStar or any other entity like BrightStar,” she said, “it’s not about surrendering your independence, it’s about advocating for your independence.”…