Start Difficult Conversations with Aging Parents
Early conversations about aging prevent crisis decision-making and honor your parent's wishes.
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Example Prompt
Help me start a conversation with my [AGE]-year-old parent about [TOPIC - driving safety/living situation/finances/medical wishes/needing help]. They tend to [REACT BY - getting defensive/changing subject/insisting they're fine]. Give me an opening script, ways to show respect for their autonomy, specific questions to ask, and how to follow up without nagging.
Pro Tip
Start conversations with your own vulnerability like 'I've been thinking about my future and wanted to hear your wisdom.'
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