Why do you need Family Talks?

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​Family Talks facilitates respectful, collaborative conversations within families about ageing, future needs and wishes.

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A courageous conversation now creates clarity and certainty in the future.

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Decisions made early and including all relevant people removes anxiety and confusion that can cloud the future.

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How does Family Talks work?

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Family Talks helps families discuss difficult topics in a supportive neutral environment.

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The preferences and wishes of the older person are at the centre of all conversations.

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Families are guided through respectful conversations where everyone is heard and understood.

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Facilitated by an internationally accredited advanced Elder Mediator, they are designed to support you to find your own solutions. 

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Family Talks are confidential and voluntary.  

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What can we talk about?

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All families have different needs, but conversations may include:

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• living arrangements

• health and medical needs

• power of attorney and guardianship decisions

• advanced care planning and directives

• end of life discussions

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What are the benefits?

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Family Talks helps families reach understanding and agreement about the future needs, wishes and preferences of the older person in order to:

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• reduce stress

• prevent conflict

• preserve relationships

• foster greater cooperation.

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What do we mean by families?

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Birth families, chosen families, work families, friend families.

Whoever they are, however they are formed, they're all families to us.

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