There are now more than 50 million unpaid caregivers, predominantly women between 45 to 64. Ninety percent of people say that talking with loved ones about end-of-life care is important, yet only 23% have actually done so.
There are many hurdles to having these conversations, from financial transparency, to granting and accepting control, to latent family dynamics. This session speaks to all of us, adult children, aging parents, medical professionals, attorneys, therapists and ministers.
We have had these conversations and will share a path to help avoid the tensions that come with scaling a learning curve and making important life decisions in a time of crisis.
Family Members will learn to facilitate discussions around these Five Topics important to everyone:
- Care Management
- Elder Housing options
- Financial Continuity
- Legal Strategies
- Security – both personal and digital
You will also learn of resources that can help from websites to professional services that might address relevant needs, such as home evaluations to driving assessments.
When families have had these conversations, there is a peace that infuses all their interactions, allowing more intimacy, connection and confidence.