Discussions with Elders about Housing: Tips to Make Them Better

As you watch your parents or other beloved elders age, sometimes worry becomes inevitable. Should they have housing upgrades? Can they continue to live independently? Your intention isn’t to take over their lives, but you may genuinely want to start the conversation about possible future changes. How do you do this without causing a backlash? If you and your parents have frequent, casual conversations about options as they age, you’ll have an easier time with the transition than if you leave the topic until there’s a crisis. When you begin the talks,
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Source: Minding Our Elders - June 14, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs