Senior Communication Issues

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In this video series, certified senior advisor Mary Alexander, from Home Instead, provides tips for effective communications with seniors and how to overcome obstacles.

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Part 1 of 5

Improving Communication with Aging Parents (1 of 5)

In this video series, certified senior advisor Mary Alexander, from Home Instead, provides tips for effective communications with seniors and how to overcome obstacles.

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Part 2 of 5

Opening the Lines of Communication: Improving Communication with Aging Parents (2 of 5)

Part 2 of the "Senior Communication Issues" series offers more tips for effective communication with seniors — starting with when and how to begin the dialog.

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Part 3 of 5

Difficult Topics with Aging Parents (Senior Communication Issues - Part 3 of 5)

Part 3 of this series discusses topics that can be difficult to address with your aging loved ones — such as moving from their home, finances, driving and health issues — using example scenarios about each of these issues from both your and your parents' perspectives.

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Part 4 of 5

Methods of Approach: Improving Communication with Aging Parents (4 of 5)

"Methods of Approach" discusses positive ways of talking with your aging loved ones about difficult topics and how to always try to move toward solutions that provide the maximum amount of independence for the older person.

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Part 5 of 5

Overcoming Barriers in Communication: Improving Communication with Aging Parents (5 of 5)

"Overcoming Barriers in Communication" offers tips for learning to talk to elderly parents in a way that helps to close the communication gap.

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