Communicate with Aging Parents About Care
AI can help you approach sensitive conversations about aging, care needs, and planning with compassion and practical structure.
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Example Prompt
Help me have a conversation with my [AGE] year old parent about [TOPIC: driving safety/living situation/healthcare wishes/finances/etc.]. The challenge: [THEIR RESISTANCE OR YOUR CONCERN]. Help me: open the conversation gently, key points to make, how to respond if they get defensive, and next steps that respect their autonomy.
Pro Tip
Ask for a 'spread over multiple conversations' approach—big life changes are easier to discuss in small pieces over time.
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