Let's Talk About Aging Parents

A Real-Life Guide to Solving Problems with 27 Essential Conversations

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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Age-proofing an older relative’s living space, figuring out powers of attorney, spotting and dealing with signs of dementia, asking them to give up the car keys or consider assisted living . . . the first step toward tackling these concerns and more is an honest, informed discussion.Here are prompts and road maps for twenty-seven essential conversations—with your parent, other family members, and health care providers—including:Does my parent need help around the house?What kind of medical issues should we look out for?Do I really need to help my parents if they’re toxic?How can my family share the caregiving load? How to approach these topics is just as important as what needs to be said, so each chapter has tips for navigating complex emotions and finding shared ground when everyone has different ideas. You’ll get informed, have a productive discussion, and make a plan—so you can get back to making the most of your time with your parent.

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Utgivningsdatum2024-04-30
Mått152 x 229 x 20 mm
Vikt318 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor256
FörlagThe Experiment LLC
MedarbetareWhitman,Debra
ISBN9781615198023
UtmärkelserCommended for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (Family & Relationships) 2024

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Laura Tamblyn Watts is the CEO of CanAge, Canada’s national seniors’ advocacy organization. She teaches Law and Aging at the University of Toronto and has worked as a lawyer defending the rights of older people. Tamblyn Watts is also a regular media guest and keynote speaker on aging issues. She lives in Toronto, Canada. Debra Whitman is AARP’s chief public policy officer. An economist, expert on aging issues, and author of the forthcoming book The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond, she leads her team in all aspects of policy development, analysis, research, and global thought leadership to help communities, lawmakers, and the private sector improve our lives as we age.

Part 1: The house, home care, and moving outIs my parent’s home ready for them to age in place?Does my parent need help around the house?How can I work with family members to coordinate my parent’s care?Is it time for my parent to move into some kind of independent living or retirement home?When is it time for long-term care, and how can we shop for the best option?How can we make my parent’s long-term care experience as good as possible?Does my parent need to downsize their possessions?Part 2: Mental capacity, power of attorney, and elder abuse How will I know if my parent has cognitive impairment or dementia, and what should we do about it?What is power of attorney (POA)?What if my parent doesn’t have POA set up, and when is it too late to do this?What if my family argues about POA?Part 3: Love, loss, and lots more feelingsHow do I deal with guilt?What if my parent is toxic?Why is my parent getting divorced now?Is my parent having safe senior sex?How can I talk about grief with my parent?How can the generations stay connected?Part 4: Health, hearing loss, and horrible drivingWhat aging-related medical issues should we watch out for?What do we do about my parent’s hearing problems?What do we do about my parent’s vision loss?What do we do about my parent’s incontinence?Is it time for my parent to stop driving?Does my parent have issues with alcohol?How can we manage my parent’s medications?Part 5: Tech tips and tricksDoes my parent need help with discovering and using new technology?Is my parent getting scammed and what can I do about it?