Mutual discomfort with the troubling realities of aging can keep families from communicating. They are often unprepared for the emotions and disagreements that surface during difficult but important conversations about guardianship, financial planning, health care and end-of-life decisions. These disagreements can stand in the way of good decision-making about the care and well-being of an older person.
Early mediation of conflicts between family, caregivers, health care providers and housing facilities can prevent hurt feelings, reduce stress, and help everyone work as a team.
Here are some types of disagreements that might benefit from an Eldercare Mediation at Our Family:
· Conflict over where the older person should live
· Resistance to moving
· Different generations living under the same roof
· Conflict over use of funds or disposition of property
· Disagreements about who is caring for the parent
· Conflicts with facility over patient/resident care
· Decisions on financial or health-care power of attorney
· Disagreement whether an aging person is losing his ability to manage his affairs or his money, live alone safely, or drive a car
