Making decisions regarding a loved one and their care can be very stressful and difficult. Family members may have different opinions regarding what the best course of action may be. Disagreements can occur between parents and children or among siblings over issues as varied as moving, driving, caregiving and financial management. It is important these disagreements not go too far or serious long term damage can result to family relationships. LifeStages’ Elder Mediators are trained specifically in elder mediation and are experienced in helping families through this process. They are a neutral resource skilled in bringing people together and knowledgeable about elder care options. To learn more about our elder mediation team please click here.

National Public Radio’s Morning Edition recently had an discussion on elder mediation and how it can help titled “Mediators Help Families With Tough Choices of Aging“. I hope you will take the time to listen. It does a very good job giving examples of families who haved used the process and achieved good results. To listen to this discussion, please click here.

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