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Currently Playing: What to Say When Your Aging Parent Refuses to Follow Doctor’s Orders and Says No to Offers of Help

It can be frustrating for caregivers when aging parents say no to offers of help, refuse to follow doctor's orders, or talk about their care needs. Learn why family caregivers must strongly encourage elderly parents to talk about care needs and family expectations. Caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson shares two scenarios to help adult children understand what parents want and expect. Wilson also offers insights into what to say when elderly parents refuse to have these all-important family conversations about caregiving. For more family caregiver support and advice about health, healthcare, financial, legal, and family dynamics around elder care, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com Schedule a 1:1 or family elder care consultation with Pamela D Wilson here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/ Learn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/ Learn about Pamela D Wilson as an expert witness in caregiving, guardianship, fiduciary litigation, care management, and non-medical in-home care: https://pameladwilson.com/conservatorship-guardianship-expert-witness/ https://pameladwilson.com/expert-witness-caregiving-home-care-guardianship/ Check out her online course Caring for Aging Parents: https://pameladwilson.com/support-caring-for-elderly-parents-overwhelmed-caregiver-support-online-course/ Sign up for Pamela’s newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/ Invite Pamela to speak to your company or group. Learn more and download a copy of her speaker's kit here: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiving-speaker-aging-parents-expert-advocate-keynotes-presentations-digital-caregiver-programs/ Follow Pamela on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/ X: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeak