How to Talk about the Future with Aging Parents
Nobody wants to broach the subject of the future with their elderly parents.
The
more independent-minded your parents are, the less comfortable the conversation can
be.
However no one is exempt from dealing...
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How to Talk about the Future with Aging Parents
Nobody wants to broach the subject of the future with their elderly parents.
The
more independent-minded your parents are, the less comfortable the conversation can
be.
However no one is exempt from dealing with the potential pitfalls that come
with caring for your aging parents.
The conversation of the future is increasingly hard to have as it brings the endof-life issue to the table, and addresses the possibility of illness and the
certainty of death.
Being prepared and aware of your parents wishes will allow you
to react more calmly if and when crises arise.
Knowing where your parents stand
also assures that your parents receive the care they deserve.
If you are prepared,
you will be better able to deal with the stresses that arise and you can avoid
mediocre care.
Your parents may not need your help now, but as they age there is a very high
possibility they ll need some form of longterm assistance.
The best time to
approach the
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