Family care
A parent’s care, decided by the people who love them, not by whoever shouts first
Adult siblings, parents and sometimes a spouse, working out where a parent lives and who does what.
When a parent needs more help, families often agree on the love and disagree on everything else: a move, a caregiver, who holds the checkbook. We help each person say what they’re afraid of, then turn that into a plan.
Parents join when they’re able to. If a parent can’t, the mediator makes sure their wishes are in the room.
How it runs
The parent is invited whenever possible
Siblings can join by video from other states
A written care plan, not a verdict
9 hrs
across up to three sessions, one flat fee each
What families decide
The questions that keep a family circling
Where a parent lives
Stay home with help, move in with a child or choose a community.
Who pays, and from what
How a parent’s savings and each child’s contribution are used.
Who decides, and who is told
Who speaks with the doctor, holds the paperwork and keeps everyone informed.
Visits, holidays and the house
How to share time and what happens to belongings later.
Questions from adult children and parents
What if our parent can’t take part?
We’ll talk about what they’ve said they want, and keep that in front of everyone. If their ability to decide is in doubt, we’ll suggest you speak with an elder-law attorney before anything is signed.
Do we need a power of attorney first?
Not to start. If one exists, bring it. If not, a plan we help you write may include getting one drafted by a lawyer.
Can a sibling join from another city?
Yes. Everyone can attend by video, and we send the same written summary to each person.
Decide it together before the next hospital stay
A 20-minute call is a gentle way to see if mediation could help your family.