How to Convince Elderly Parents to Move Closer
Perform a cost-benefit analysis.. Be proactive about the conversation.. Talk face-to-face.
Steps
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Perform a cost-benefit analysis.
Perform a cost-benefit analysis.
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Be proactive about the conversation.
Be proactive about the conversation.
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Talk face-to-face.
Talk face-to-face.
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Encourage them to share their reservations.
Encourage them to share their reservations.
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Ensure all siblings are in agreement.
Ensure all siblings are in agreement.
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Seek out an ally.
Seek out an ally.
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Take baby steps.
Take baby steps.
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Identify specific needs prior to moving.
Identify specific needs prior to moving.
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Ask your parents to indulge you by visiting for a week.
Ask your parents to indulge you by visiting for a week.
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Allow them to be more involved with the grandchildren.
Allow them to be more involved with the grandchildren.
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Help them identify a residence and activities.
Help them identify a residence and activities.
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Ensure access to quality health care.
Ensure access to quality health care.
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Recognize the downsides for them.
Recognize the downsides for them.
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Determine how them being closer will impact your life.
Determine how them being closer will impact your life.
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Keep a list of resources at hand.
Keep a list of resources at hand.
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