How To Talk To Parents About Senior Living

The question as far as how to talk to mom and dad can be one of the most difficult and daunting tasks especially whenever the children live out of state and they are not quite sure how their parents are doing. But when they come down, they realize that they may require a higher level of care than what they’re able to receive at home. It is very, very difficult to have that conversation.

So I highly recommend that you start off slow with asking, “Well, have you considered?” Maybe even from a standpoint asking for more help. But I would never go in full strong saying, “We need to move,” because that is never good for anyone.

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Heather Tetrault

Through her experience and tenure as an Assisted Living Facility Administrator, Heather recognized that families often felt confused and overwhelmed when seeking a suitable senior residence for their loved ones.Realizing the complexity of the placement search, Heather resolved to provide personalized consulting services to help families with this complex and emotional decision. In 2018, My Care Finders opened its doors. Heather is a well-known and respected senior advocate with expertise in Alzheimer’s, dementia, and seniors’ social and financial needs. She is a committed senior advocate who treats those she works with as family – after all, it was family that inspired her to open her business.

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