Family & Elder
Mediation
Mediation
Tel: 845-362-5047
Kathy Jaffe,
LMSW
The Peaceful Alternative to Litigation
SM
LLC
Elder care mediation, often involves concerns related to the “Sandwich Generation” issues which is taking care of your spouse, children, grandchildren, parents and other extended family members at the same time. Mediation creates a neutral forum where all parties involved can speak openly, truthfully and respectfully about their own busy lives and the fears and concerns of the aging process. In cases when families members live a far distance from each other, mediation sessions are often held in person and in conjunction with telephone conferencing.
Conversations revolve around what type of facility is best for the aging person or is living with a child an alternative. How will the expenses, visitation and daily responsibilities be shared and who will be the liaison between the doctors, facility and the family members. Developing a protocol as to how health care decisions will be made, planning funeral arrangements, discussing and making sure the proper medical documents are in order (power of attorney, healthcare proxies, living wills and DNR), and discussing the terms and conditions of a will. In addition, mediation session can help family members and friends discuss unresolved feelings, conflicts and perceptions. Elder care mediation can prepare family members for what to expect in the future and ease their concerns.
Conversations revolve around what type of facility is best for the aging person or is living with a child an alternative. How will the expenses, visitation and daily responsibilities be shared and who will be the liaison between the doctors, facility and the family members. Developing a protocol as to how health care decisions will be made, planning funeral arrangements, discussing and making sure the proper medical documents are in order (power of attorney, healthcare proxies, living wills and DNR), and discussing the terms and conditions of a will. In addition, mediation session can help family members and friends discuss unresolved feelings, conflicts and perceptions. Elder care mediation can prepare family members for what to expect in the future and ease their concerns.
The goal of family mediation is to help families re-build, maintain and strengthen their relationships. All the family members are able to discuss and make difficult decisions together. Family disputes may include excess spending, drug and alcohol abuse, parent-child conflicts, sibling rivalry, prenuptial agreements, aggressive behavior, job responsibilities within the home, curfew, improper internet usage and family responsibilities.
Major tensions can arise when two separate families unite to become one. Statistics show that second marriages are at a greater risk of ending then first. Family members often have to deal with feelings of resentment and jealousy. In mediation, family members work together to conquer these emotions by discussing how to set guidelines and limits with each others children, address disputes around money, responsibility, punishments and each party responsibility with the other persons’ extended family.
Major tensions can arise when two separate families unite to become one. Statistics show that second marriages are at a greater risk of ending then first. Family members often have to deal with feelings of resentment and jealousy. In mediation, family members work together to conquer these emotions by discussing how to set guidelines and limits with each others children, address disputes around money, responsibility, punishments and each party responsibility with the other persons’ extended family.
Family & Stepfamily Mediation
Elder Care Mediation