As boomers age, more caregivers to aging parents will be needed. But it can be difficult for families to discuss strategies for seniors to age in place and manage estates. Laura Tamblyn Watts has some tips. The president and chief executive officer of CanAge, a national advocacy organization for seniors, wrote a book, Let’s Talk About Aging Parents, to help families address the difficult topics. “Those power dynamics you had when you were a kid are probably still there,” she says. “You’re going to have to acknowledge them and find ways around them.” She recently spoke with Deanne Gage about icebreakers for these important discussions and how advisors can help.
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