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Mediation with Older Adults

Mediation with Older Adults. Judy McCann-Beranger M.A., CCFE, Cert.CFM , Cert.EM. University of South Australia April 29, 2013. Session Overview. What is elder mediation? Principles & philosophy When and with whom is it likely to be useful Special knowledge and skills.

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Mediation with Older Adults

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  1. Mediation with Older Adults Judy McCann-Beranger M.A., CCFE, Cert.CFM, Cert.EM University of South Australia April 29, 2013

  2. Session Overview • What is elder mediation? • Principles & philosophy • When and with whom is it likely to be useful • Special knowledge and skills

  3. Historical Context From infancy. . .

  4. What Is Elder Mediation ?

  5. Elder Mediation Defined

  6. Use of Language

  7. The Stories

  8. Underlying Principles • Reduces caregiver burden • Promotes dignity and respect • Mediation can often prevent and/or reduce conflict • Increased involvement of family members and others • Family learns new way of communicating • Focus on family strengths • Changing the face of health care. • Older adults need to be heard • Requires knowledge of aging

  9. Benefits of Elder Mediation • Larger numbers involved and interested • promotes communication & cooperation • promotes self-determination • typically less costly than litigation • respectful and inclusive • more likely to offer more supports & follow through • recognizes and promotes capacity.

  10. Ageism • Attitudes that stereotype older adults • Reflects power relationships within groups • Inherent in our society

  11. Person Centered • Everyone has strengths, gifts, and contributions to offer. • Every person has hopes, dreams and desires. • Each person, and those who love the person, are the primary authorities on his or her life. • Every person has the ability to express preferences and to make choices. • A person’s choices and preferences shall always be considered.

  12. Person Centered (2) • Natural supports can help improve the person’s quality of life by: • Maximizing independence • Creating community connections • Working toward achieving the person’s dreams & goals • Person-centered care is: • Listening • Trying things • Seeing how they work • Changing things as needed

  13. When & with whom? • Setting the stage • The participants • Respect & dignity • Emotional alliance

  14. Anticipatory Planning

  15. Mary & John

  16. Housing Safety Environment Managing care Care for the caregiver Intergenerational conflict New relationships Loss of dignity/voice Holiday schedules Abuse & neglect Religious issues Family business Financial issues End of life decisions Estate planning Guardianship Others… Mediation & Older Adults

  17. Specialized Training • Dynamics of normal aging & life cycle • Intergenerational relationships • Balance of power • Elder abuse • Ethical issues • Community support services • Living arrangements • Guardianship - capacity

  18. Specialized Training • Ageism • Culture & aging • Dementia, progressive diseases and chronic illness • Documenting the agreement • Family and elder law • Financial & Estate • Grief Issues • Others…

  19. Pat Mutch “A Courageous Story” “It is tragic that so many of us go for so long without hearing about this wonderful service of mediation. Why is that?”

  20. Staying Current! • New research • New medications/treatment • Limitations of screening tests • Information dissemination to clients • Timely referrals

  21. “Hold On” Sons of Maxwell www.sonsofmaxwell.com Among the Living , 2000

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