5 Tips to Start the Conversation about Long-Term Care Planning (Source: www.SunwaysSeniorLiving.com)dd a Title Here
The holidays are a great time to gather with loved ones and celebrate! It’s also a time to check in with your senior loved ones about their long-term care.
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Often times people would see signs of cognitive or physical decline but didn’t know how to initiate the conversation.
Here is a summary of the excellent guidelines in the article. Please read the full article for more details on how to successfully initiate the conversation.
Below are five tips to start the conversation with a senior loved one about long-term care planning:
Remember, any conversation is better than no conversation.
Take a deep breath and try not to anticipate what they’ll say or do, just get the convo started.
Don’t wait for a crisis.
Pay attention now to avoid crisis later.
Make it a discussion, not an ultimatum.
Use “what if” language, instead of “you should”.
Focus on the positives
security, health, physical/emotional support, peace of mind, socialization, etc.
