Solving Family Caregiving Disputes

Caring.com's Paula Spencer writes about the use of an elder mediator to guide family members through disputes over their loved one's care. She lists a range of advantages to using a professional mediator, from lowering stress and developing a plan, to saving money in the long run if court costs can be avoided. She writes:

If you're like me, the very word "mediator" may at first ring complicated – and expensive. But a closer look convinces me that elder mediators are actually one of the many unsung heroes of elder-care conundrums. They know how to get competing viewpoints aired in a constructive way and move past family dynamics (like, "once the baby, always the baby," even if you're 50-plus). Critically, they also understand the unique issues of aging.