Benefits of Elder Care Mediation

Families find elder care mediation appropriate and helpful in many of the following situations:

Housing/living arrangements

Elder caregiving

Medical treatment and health care decisions

Driving and transportation

Estate planning and inheritance

Financial management

Guardianship/conservatorship

Autonomy/safety

End of life decision-making

Elder Care Mediation has many benefits including: maintaining the elder’s dignity; exploring solutions in a safe environment; reducing family conflict; preserving, restoring and improving family relationships; avoiding legal proceedings; and facilitating discussions about anticipated elder care changes.