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Elder-Mediation is a form of Family Mediation generally involving seniors and their caregivers. Whether seniors still live at home or are now in a residential care facility, issues arise which can bring out heated family debate.

Such issues may include

• Driving
• Residence
• Living Will
• Estate matters
• Caregiver burnout
• Availability of community resources

Elder Mediation gives seniors input into making decisions that affect them and the family. Because the senior is involved in the process (rather than their adult children making decisions for them) there is an 85-90% success rate with compliance to the decisions. (Source: American Bar Association, Elden & Ziebarth, March, 1999).

"We tried so long to have family pow-wows, but dad always stormed out. He felt all we kids wanted was to get him to give up the car and move to a nursing home.

What we really wanted was to come up with a game plan that took his needs and our busy work schedules into consideration," offered bakery owner, Jimmy G.

"We found out about mediation from a friend of mine, and dad finally agreed to one session. He liked that he felt someone outside the family was hearing what he had to say. We got done in two hours what it took us months of yammering as a family to accomplish."

Patricia Bertschler, MA, LPCC

Northcoast Conflict SolutionsCounselor Trainer Co-owner

As peacemakers, we help those in dispute by education and example to resolve their differences civilly and equitably. We promote a culture of respect which values all members of our diverse community.

Northcoast Conflict Solutions, LLC, is a mediation, counseling, and training practice in Independence Ohio. Founded in 1996, NCS is staffed by mediators, psychologists, counselors, and attorneys.

Our telephone number is 440-262-3700

Patti Bertschler is a featured writer in Ask the Expert

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