How Elder Mediation Can Help Families Make Decisions
“One of my sisters lives in Vermont and the other lives in New York. My mother lives here with me and she is starting to fail. She refuses to move to a facility. I feel like I am on my own taking care of her while trying to take care of myself and my own family as well.”
“Dad just had a fender bender but he is refusing to give up his keys. We are worried about him and the other drivers on the road. My father says that if we do anything to take away his keys, he will kick us out of his will.”
Do these stories sound all too familiar? Many families just don’t know how to navigate these emotional conflicts. Consequently, feelings get hurt. People get hurt. And families suffer.
Every family has challenges. When elder care issues start to arise, families often experience new stress and conflict. Many families want to do the right thing, they just can’t agree on what that is. Elder mediation helps families work together to reach consensus.
How is Elder Mediation different than regular mediation and when is the best time to use Elder Mediators? Let’s look at the times when using an Elder Mediator can make a difference for you and your family.