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<\/p>\nDiscussing age-related issues like health, housing, personal care and finances with your senior loved one may feel uncomfortable and unnatural.\u00a0These are tough conversations, but you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n
Our senior living partner, A Place for Mom (APFM), has you covered.\u00a0Their recently updated \u201cPlanning and Advice<\/a><\/strong>\u201d website offers you expert advice and free articles, guides and resources to help you navigate these conversations with your parent about planning for the future.<\/p>\n In addition to helpful articles, tools and videos, the\u00a0Planning and Advice<\/a>\u00a0website also includes access to\u00a0local experts, Senior Living Advisors<\/a>, who \u201cguide you through the process of helping your loved one transition into senior living\u2026 from starting the conversation with your loved one to connecting to the right senior living arrangement.\u201d<\/p>\n With over 400 Senior Living Advisors living across North America, you will not have to navigate this process alone and can access their expert advice, free of charge.<\/p>\n If you believe the time has come to discuss your parent\u2019s transition to senior living, consider the following questions:<\/p>\n Having the conversation<\/a>\u00a0with your senior parent can be difficult, but with proper preparation, you can position yourself as an advocate for your loved one. You can use the following steps to prepare for this important conversation:<\/p>\n Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Assemble your \u201cteam.\u201d Involve other family members and decide who will be the main point of contact or decision maker. See\u00a0APFM’s \u201cGuide to Eldercare Planning\u00a0and Family Meetings<\/a>\u201d for advice on how to prepare for and hold an effective family meeting.<\/p>\n Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Do your homework. Learn about care types and visit a variety of communities in person to gain firsthand experience and observations.<\/p>\n Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Have an open conversation. Appear caring and informed. APFM’s \u201cTough Conversations\u201d<\/a>\u00a0guide can help you navigate difficult conversations with your senior loved one.<\/p>\n Step 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Be clear. Voice your concerns honestly and openly.<\/p>\n Step 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Put a plan in place. End the conversation with a concrete plan to follow.<\/p>\nSenior Living Planning and Advice<\/h2>\n
1. How Do You Begin the Process?<\/h3>\n