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How to have the conversation about decision-making options. Helping older adults and people with disabilities discover what options are the best fit for them. Today we will talk about:. Techniques to help self-assess support needs. Techniques to help self-assess support needs.
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How to have the conversation about decision-making options Helping older adults and people with disabilities discover what options are the best fit for them
Making decisions during a crisis: • Many consequential decisions that must be made in a short amount of time. • Person unable to make or contribute to decisions during the crisis? • Who is assuming new or additional responsibilities, how much, how long? • How do these additional responsibilities impact other parts of the helper’s daily routine and life? Is this sustainable? • Is the person’s decision-making temporarily affected or more permanently, and by how much? Common triggers for decision-making conversations
Post-crisis—what do we do now? • Should we revisit or reverse actions we took in response to acute crisis? • How do we manage, continue, and improve support now that the immediate concern has been addressed. • Going forward, how do we make sure choices and person is being honored? Common triggers for decision-making conversations
How can you have conversations about decision-making options in your role? Discussion
Current formal tools for people who need help with decisions Less Limiting More Limiting