How To Best Get Started
We hear time and time again from professionals that family conversations are best when they happen sooner rather than later. The more involved your aging parents can be in the conversations, the better. Try not to wait until there is declining health or a crisis of some kind. The fact is, if…
Potential Topics of Conversation
Knowing what kinds of topics to discuss can also facilitate having the conversation. There are several general categories you can consider covering. Of course, each situation will dictate what is needed. Keep in mind, the desired end results for most aging parents center on…
Is Staying In The House A Good Idea?
Considering whether or not it’s a good idea for your parents to stay in their house can actually turn out to be a wonderful way to honor them with a new lease on the next phase of their lives. Look ahead…
When Is The Right Time To Give Up The Car?
Families get all tied up in knots over this question. There can be real fears about whether or not Mom or Dad is still safe to drive, but nobody wants to even discuss having to take the car keys…
What If Your Parents Say “No?”
If you have a conversation on a sensitive subject, be ready for a “no.” It happens a lot. You may be trying to have a conversation about staying in the family home or just asking parents to think about what comes next…
