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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 *resources ACTS RetirementLife Communities Offers Tips for Talking to Aging Parents About Planning for Their Future ACTS Retirement-Life Communities Offers Tips for Talking to Aging Parents About Planning for Their Future Start Discussions Early Its best to start having these conversations while your parents are still active and in good health, when they have the most options available to them. One of the most important areas to discuss may be future living arrangements and which options will best meet their current lifestyle preferences and possible future needs. It may help to bring other family members or close friends or advisors into the discussion for their input and to gather additional support before you talk with your parents. Friends of your parents who may have already planned for their future byinvestigating or moving into a retirement community can also be very helpful. Explain the Purpose of Your Conversation Start by bringing up these sensitive subjects at a time and in a comfortable setting when everyone is calm and you will have no interruptions. Encourage them to make important decisions when they have the power, and explain that by waiting they limit their options and risk leaving these important decisions to someone else. double click to changethis text! Drag a cornerto scale proportionally. Provide Information Your parents may not have information about the living options available to them such as continuing care retirement communities, which provide active and independent seniors with a maintenance-free lifestyle, healthy dining, amenities and socialization activities, as well as any healthcare services they might need in the future, all conveniently located on one campus. Reassure That You Understand Try not to pressure them into making decisions or tell what to do, which could make them more defensive. Respect Their Decision Their wishes should prevail unless their health or safety is in question. These tips will help guide you along the path to ensure that your loved ones have the most enjoyable and secure lifestyle possible throughout their retirement years. double click to changethis text! Drag a cornerto scale proportionally. Consider Including Others ACTSretirement.org 215.661.8330
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