Ask Flo! Straight Talk on Eldercare™
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Ask Flo! Straight Talk on Eldercare™
S1 Episode 3 - How to Have "The Conversation"
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton discusses how to talk with an aging parent about assisted living when they do not want to leave home. She explains that home can represent independence, comfort, memories, and control, which can make the conversation difficult for both parents and adult children.
What You’ll Learn:
Families are encouraged to focus on needs rather than on moving right away. Focus on asking practical questions about safety, stairs, driving, falls, housekeeping, medications, and isolation, and understand that these conversations often take more than one discussion over time.