As humans, it’s natural to want to plan for the future as much as possible. However, as your loved ones age, discussing the future can become a sensitive and sometimes difficult conversation to navigate. Your senior likely knows there’s less time left for them, with much less control over what happens. Because of this, it’s important to designate some time for a conversation about their wishes for their future care, health choices, financial decisions, and more.

Here are some tips for talking about the future with your senior so that you can be confident in your conversation and the decisions you make for your loved one after:

 

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Sources:

https://www.homecareassistanceedmonton.ca/how-can-i-talk-to-my-older-parent-about-future-plans/

https://qz.com/1767671/how-to-talk-to-older-loved-ones-about-their-future-care/

https://www.agingcare.com/articles/talk-about-future-with-senior-174484.htm

https://www.medprosoncall.com/senior-care-springfield-va-four-tips-talking-senior-about-future/

 

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