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Starting the long-term care conversation with an aging parent is hard. This 30-page printable workbook helps adult children get prepared, practice what to say, and turn one difficult talk into a workable family plan.
Inside the workbook, readers will find:
- Where Things Stand: An observation log and daily living snapshot to record what you have actually noticed, so you can share specifics instead of accusations
- What Your Parent Wants: Gentle questions about their goals, fears, and values, plus a “what matters most” ranking to do together
- Get Your Facts Straight: A care options overview, a cost comparison worksheet, a coverage worksheet, and a legal papers tracker
- Your Family Team: A planning page to get siblings and relatives on the same page before you talk
- Words That Work: “Instead of saying… try…” practice, sample rewrites, and a conversation planner
- “What Would You Do If…?”: 9 realistic scenarios with space to write your response, from a parent who changes the subject to a sudden hospital stay
- Taking Care of You: A page to work through your own guilt, worry, and support needs
- Bringing In Professionals: Starter questions for geriatric care managers, elder law attorneys, and social workers, a contact log, and a community tour sheet
- After the Conversation: Two conversation records and a 30-60-90 day action plan
- Resources and Next Steps: Where to turn for help, related articles, and a top-three next steps page
Printable, black and white, with plenty of room to write.
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Important Disclaimer: This workbook provides general educational information only and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional such as an elder law attorney, doctor, or financial advisor. Rules, benefits, and costs vary by state and situation, so please confirm details with a qualified professional before making care, legal, or financial decisions.
