Tough Family Talks: Where Do Your Parents Want to Live Their Last Years?

Ideally, family members see one another often enough that they can become comfortable discussing issues that come up naturally as parents grow older. When this is the case, adult children are likely to hear when close friends of their parents have moved to assisted living, or have become ill. They may even hear stories where their parents’ friends didn’t assign powers of attorney for healthcare and their finances so that when one or both became very ill, their children are left trying to care for their parents with their hands legally tied. Read the full article on HealthCentral about having a series of talks with your parents about how and where they want to live their final years: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol   Related articles Age Shouldn't Determine If Elder Needs Facility Care (Minding Our Elders®)                Related StoriesDid You Know That Seniors and Their Money Can Be Legally Hijacked?Did Your Know That Seniors and Their Money Can Be Legally Hijacked?You Can Still Celebrate Father's Day When Your Dad Has Dementia 
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