Helping Loved Ones with Aging: And…How to Embrace the Uncomfortable Conversations

This presentation will include such topics as:

• Basics of cognitive aging:  is it dementia or is it something else?  If dementia, now what?
• How the child-parent relationship dynamic impacts this life transition process;
• Is assisting my parent(s) a “should”? a “need to”? a “must”? a “want to”? And, owning the “why”;
• The steps to consider in assisting aging individuals:  legal, financial, living situation, health, driving, relationships, et al.;
• How (and when) to start those conversations about aging and transitions;
• Self-care and balance related to caring to parents or partners—and coping with our emotional reactions.

Opportunity will be provided for questions and discussions at the end of the presentation.