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Currently Playing: The Big Scary Question Aging Parents Are Afraid to Ask Their Adult Children and Why It’s Complicated

Aging parents find some topics difficult to discuss with adult children. Learn the big, scary question some aging parents are afraid to ask their children in this video from Pamela D Wilson, caregiving expert and expert witness. Caregiving is a necessary topic, yet aging parents and adult children are uncomfortable discussing it. While aging parents fear asking their children questions about caregiving, adult children are also fear the increasing needs of elderly parents who need care and the impact on their lives. Aging parents who hold early caregiving discussions with their children have more time to plan and prepare, often avoiding crises that can happen in unprepared families. Wilson shares examples of complicated family relationships and why aging parents are afraid to ask their children if they will care for them when they are older and need care. Also discussed are: * Aging parent expectations around caregiving * The timing and setup of a will you care for me discussion * Things aging parents do to position themselves to receive care from adult children without their children realizing it * The most difficult things for aging parents and adult children to do that can lead to a successful caregiving relationship For more family caregiver support and advice, resources for aging, and elder care solutions, 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’s expert witness services: https://pameladwilson.com/conservatorship-guardianship-expert-witness/ 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/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/ X: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeak