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Elder Mediation

Elder Mediation is a systematic yet informal process in which a mediator, a neutral trained professional, assists seniors and their families to manage conflict and solve problems. In Elder Family MediatorMediation, we help clients to:

  • Identify and negotiate issues of common concern
  • Have a voice at the table, and to be heard
  • Safely discuss and make effective decisions
  • Envision new possibilities and solutions
  • Preserve relationships

Elder Mediation may involve professional advisors and/or caregivers in addition to the elder and interested family members. It is voluntary and it is confidential. It does not require any psychiatric diagnosis, and does not need to be court ordered -- nor even involve legal matters.

What are the kinds of circumstances in which you might use our services? The most common include: 

Change of Living Arrangments

Money Management           

Guardianship

Adult Sibling Conflict 

End-of-Life Choices  

Conservatorship

Power of Attorney 

Estate Distribution 

Senior-Adult Child Disputes

Power of Attorney

Family Reconciliation

Patient-Provider Disputes 

 

Facilitation

There are times when conflict is minimal, but you recognize that the potential exists. Here you might want to use a mediator to facilitate a prevention-oriented meeting. For example, in cases of estate planning where a senior wants to review the distribution of assets prior to his demise, we may facilitate a family meeting to encourage clear and open communication, minimize surprises and thereby prevent squabbles in the future. Similarly, after the death of a parent, we may facilitate a family meeting amongst the adult children  to talk through emerging differences and prevent things from escalating into serious conflict. Clients are encouraged to consult their attorney, and you may wish to include them in a meeting. However, our focus is on supporting family members to do most of the talking in their work to settle matters. This promotes greater "ownership" of the process, saves both time and money, preserves family ties, and results in greater satisfaction.

 

Conflict Coaching

What if other family members refuse to enter into mediation? We can coach you, enhancing your understanding of the dynamics of the conflict as well as your skills for negotiating more workable agreements on your own. Yes, you can learn to do it.  

 

Other Services

We provide various other consultation, education and training services. Free to contact us if interested in discussing them. We will be happy to hear from you.

 

 


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