079 For Aging Parents Upset by Their Child's Concerns

Dr. K addresses an older parent's concerns and frustrations regarding her son's attempts to help her with her health, and their differing views on what she needs. She covers how to help family understand your priorities, how to discuss what matters most, how to negotiate a better approach, and much more.
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In This Episode:

Dr. K addresses an older parent’s concerns and frustrations regarding her son’s attempts to help her with her health, and their differing views on what she needs. She covers:

What to do if you’re an older parent frustrated by your adult child’s concerns for you
How to communicate better and help your family understand what matters most to you
Why it’s essential to address goals, priorities, and advance planning
Why everyone needs to think about acceptance and boundaries
The importance of fostering a stronger relationship and more connectedness
Why older adults should be very careful about entirely cutting off their adult children
How to negotiate a better way forward, and how to get help doing so

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