Sometimes the best way to determine a solution is to use an analogy. This analogy is a bit of a stretch but not too far from reality. An analogy for a planned family meeting might be a formal debate. Ummm . . . I can hear you say that you never thought of a family meeting in that way. However, in reality they present the same dynamics and require the same rules of engagement. Read the rest of this entry »
Posts tagged ‘telling the truth’
5 Ways to Host a Family Meeting Without Losing Your Cool
Protecting Alzheimer’s Patients from Bad News
Recently our family experienced the death of my mother’s older sister. There was only 18 months between the two sisters and they were very close. Unfortunately, my mother now in a nursing home suffers from the mid-stages of Alzheimer’s disease. I struggled with the question of telling her the truth or keeping the news to myself.
Although I had years of experience managing nursing homes, that does not make this decision any easier. You love your parents and you want to do the right thing. At this point, your emotions take hold and you struggle with the guilt and uncertainty. Read the rest of this entry »
