Many families don’t prepare or have a discussion with their elderly loved one until it’s too late or until they find themselves in a crisis. Many families hold off because they don’t want to think about their loved one getting older and needing more care. When the topic is brought up, conversations can quickly turn into stressful heated arguments because emotions run high and everyone feels blindsided or under attack. While starting the conversation can be uncomfortable, you can ease the stress level by starting slowly before a crisis happens.

Conversation Starters

With the holidays recently passed, we may have observed changes in our loved one’s condition that may seem a “red flag” during our visits with them. It is never too early to begin having important conversations with your aging loved one and start the conversation with your family, as difficult as they may seem, it is vital these discussions happen as soon as you begin to notice changes. Below are some things to keep in min...