Easing the Tough Conversations: Mediating Elder/Family Disputes

Presentation for the 20 th Annual Symposium The Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter May 8, 2009 John Rymers and Debbie Reinberg Easing the Tough Conversations: Mediating Family Disputes

Tough Conversations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tough Conversations & Dementia ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tough Conversations and Other Family Members ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

When the family/support system is NOT acting as a cohesive unit ,[object Object],[object Object]

Reasons the Family/Support System Might not Agree ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Individuals Can Do ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Family/Group Options ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Facilitation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What is Mediation? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Comparison of Facilitation and Mediation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Common Outcomes/Goals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Principles of Facilitation and Mediation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Issues that may present as conflicts & be appropriate for mediation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Residency Decisions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Responsibilities/Roles ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Safety Issues & Medical Treatment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

End-of-Life Issues ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

And, what if you stir in these issues? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Or, these concerns? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Resistance to Starting the Conversation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How to Get Started ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Plan a Family Meeting or Mediation Session ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What happens at the family meeting or mediation session? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why Does it Work? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Q & A ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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