Description
Book SynopsisHow To Talk to Your Senior Parents About Really Important Things is a hands-on guide for adult children who want to talk to their parents about many of life''s most challenging issues, including sensitive topics such as driving safety, choosing alternative living arrangements, dealing with grief and bereavement, avoiding scams that target the elderly, unwise romances, and much more.This comprehensive and handy resource offers useful guidelines and expert advice that can be adapted to fit your family dynamics. It will give you a solid foundation for building frank and candid communication with your senior parents.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction 1
Part 1 Health and Well-Being 5
Activities of Daily Living 7
Driving Safety 21
Late-Onset Alcoholism 35
Late-Life Romance 55
Geriatric Care Managers 71
Part 2 Mental Health 87
Grief and Bereavement 89
Depression 103
Dementia 125
Part 3 Housing 139
Choosing to Live at Home 141
Alternative Living Arrangements 159
Part 4 Financial Issues 179
Daily Money Management 181
Consumer Fraud: Cons and Scams 205
Long-Term Care Insurance 219
Estate Planning 235
Part 5 End of Life 255
Funeral Arrangements 257
Chapter Notes 269
General Information Resources 273
The Author 277
