028 – When Older Parents Resist Help: 4 Tips for Better Talks

028 – When Older Parents Resist Help: 4 Tips for Better Talks

Better Health While Aging

028 – When Older Parents Resist Help: 4 Tips for Better Talks

Dec 15 2016 |

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Show Notes

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

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022 – QA: Helping a Paranoid Older Parent and Checking Safety

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