Having the Conversation About Care Needs

Major life transitions can be difficult, especially when those changes involve an aging loved one. Many caregivers struggle with the best way to discuss sensitive topics with an aging parent, as well as with other family members. These conversations with an aging loved one can include the loss of driving privileges, relocating to a new residence, home safety, and increasing care needs or finances, just to name a few. 

How to begin the conversation is just as important as the actual decisions that need to be made. Having a good plan and approach will help to make the conversations easier and more productive for everyone.

Listen in to learn more about the following:

• Understanding the signs that your parent/family member or older adult may need extra support to accomplish activities of daily living
• Tips for caregivers to start the conversation about support to meet care needs
• Tips for communicating concerns with a parent, family member or older adult about the support needed
• Available support for older adults to help “lighten the caregiving load” (e.g., home care, meal delivery, transportation, etc.)  
• Additional resources to support caregivers and older adults

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