An elder care mediator can help:

• Families reach decisions that seem fair for all parties;
• Preserve relationships within the family;
• Make it easier for parents to receive the best care possible;
• Family members avoid litigation;

Described by AARP as a “new solution to an old problem”, an elder care mediator can help siblings settle disputes involving:

• Money and financial matters (Should siblings be paid for caring for an aging parent? Who controls the money?);
• Decisions involving the aging parent’s abilities and freedoms (Should the parent drive anymore? Should they move to assisted living?);
• Caregiving concerns and support (Who should bear the responsibility of caring for the parent? How should caregiving duties be split?);
• End-of-life and healthcare decisions (What is the best type of care for a parent that most closely honors their wishes?);
• An elder care mediator can also discuss matters concerning inheritance, geography, and the role-reversal emotions adult children sometimes face when tasked with caring for an aging parent.