In This Episode:
Dr. K explains four things family caregivers should try, for better conversations with older parents who are resisting help. She covers:
- How cognitive problems often complicate family conversations
- The importance of hearing and validating an older person’s emotions
- How to discuss an older person’s goals, and why safety shouldn’t automatically be the top priority
- Ways to respond when an older parent voices “unrealistic” goals, such as never having help at home
- Why it’s important for family caregivers to identify their own fears and desires, when it comes to aging parents
Related episode:
022 – QA: Helping a Paranoid Older Parent and Checking Safety
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