Early in my career working with older adults, it was my strong belief that if a person needed help, and we were able to offer it, it should be provided.
However, several times our efforts were not met with acceptance. There was the senior who refused home delivered meals even though, after his hospitalization, he was unable to shop and cook for himself. And the single woman with a recent dementia diagnosis who did not want to share it with anyone. And the gentleman who had fallen many times and had been hospitalized for his injuries, refusing to use a walker.
Discussing the benefits of our suggestions did not convince them.