Try: Caregivers cgs need to keep care recipients crs involved in the decision making process regarding major life changes that are necessary the following questions can help reveal the cr cr’s feelings i can see that this is important to you; can you tell me how you feel is something bothering you can we talk about how you feel about these changes after the cr has explained how he or she feels ask more pointed questions such as what have you done so far to solve this issue what else can you do to help solve this problem what is your next step where can you get more information about this to help your decision making process giving the cr your full attention can go a long way in gaining his or her trust if the cr knows that you fully understand how he or she feels about the situation there may be more willingness to compromise on important decisions made regarding major life changes information references adapted from information found in the book the complete eldercare planner by joy loverde

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Keywords: Change difficult conversation decision making

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