resistance

Caring for the elderly can be challenging — particularly if a loved one doesn't want help. Understand what's causing your loved one's resistance and how you can encourage cooperation. By Mayo Clinic Staff One of the toughest challenges you can face when caring for the elderly is resistance to care. How do you help a loved one who doesn't want help? Understand why resistance to care might develop and strategies for fostering cooperation. What causes resistance to care? If your loved one is in need of care, he or she is likely dealing with loss — physical loss, mental loss, the [...]