Do you think it will be tough to ask Dad to hand over the keys?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Surprisingly, a recent study from Liberty Mutual showed that 84 percent of seniors are open to talking about the safety of their driving, but that only six percent have actually had the discussion. As Liberty Mutual put it, \u201cSeniors are open to driving conversations, but their children are avoiding it.\u201d
\nStraightforward conversations about so-called “difficult” topics can alleviate misunderstanding, and they may help families avoid future litigation. Family members often welcome the opportunity to discuss important, if sensitive, issues more than you might expect.<\/p>\n
Many families also have Advance Health Care Directives in place \u2013 and if you are not sure whether or not your family members have one, you’ve found a good place to start the discussion. If your parents or family members are open to it, ask them to explain their wishes, motivations and concerns to you. (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do you think it will be tough to ask Dad to hand over the keys?\u00a0 Surprisingly, a recent study from Liberty Mutual showed that 84 percent of seniors are open to talking about the safety of their driving, but that…<\/span><\/p>\n