Caring for Aging Parents- When Siblings Disagree

Now, in all fairness, taking care of an aging parent brings challenges that no one's been prepared for. So, it's a highly emotional time. There's so much decision making and there's so much at stake. And really most of us don't do well when there's that much pressure. So, there's also the added pressure, there's family history dynamics, plus added pressure. And the fear of, you know, the margin of error that is involved with these decisions. So those combined the answer is, yes, it is common for siblings to disagree.  ~ Kimberly Best- Family Mediator Kim Hegwood brings in a guest to talk about something many of her clients are facing. Kimberly Best is a family mediator and is here today to talk about: Caring for Aging Parents- When Siblings Disagree A few topics they will discuss include: 1. Is it common for siblings to disagree on the care of an aging parent? 2. As a Registered Nurse, what have you experienced when families are not on the same page? How does it affect the senior needing care? 3. When should a family seek outside help? 4. How is Mediation Different from Counseling? 5. Can you give us an example of how mediation has helped one of your clients? 6. Can you tell us a little about your book, “How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story.” How to Contact  Kimberly Best Website: bestconflictsolutions.com Social Media: LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kimberlybestmediator Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bestconflictsolutions Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimberly_a_best/ Twitter https://twitter.com/kimberly_a_best Alignable https://www.alignable.com/franklin-tn/best-conflict-solutions Bio: Kimberly Best  RN, MA is a TN Rule 31 listed Civil mediator and a TN Rule 31 trained Family Mediator, owner of Best Conflict Solutions (http://www.bestconflictsolutions.com ) focusing on Conflict Coaching, Civil, Family, Healthcare, and Elder Mediation in Franklin, Tennessee. She spent most of her career as a Registered Nurse in intensive care, trauma, and emergency medicine, where she cared for people in extreme need and gained valuable experience in the medical system. Kim attended graduate school at the University of North Carolina Charlotte in Clinical/Community Psychology.  She obtained a master’s degree in Conflict Management from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Kim also trained in Transformative Mediation at Hofstra University, Healthcare Mediation at the University of South Florida, and Restorative Practices at the International Institute of Restorative Practices. She is an active member of Mediators Beyond Borders International and a working member of the ACR Elder Mediation Professional Development Group.  She also serves on the board of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators.    _____________________________________________________________________ Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney Website: https://hegwoodgroup.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZaoTAWChvaz-HEFQcdcbQ