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In this video “Opening the Lines of Communication,” Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care offers more tips for effective communication with seniors — starting with when and how to begin the dialog. A good rule of thumb is to start talking while your aging parents are fairly healthy, and there are no apparent concerns. Home Instead recommends following the 40-70 Rule of parent-child communication, which is explained here.
Chris Stewart, SRES is a Real Estate Broker with Windermere Pacific West Properties in Salem, Oregon. One of her specialties is working with boomers and seniors over 55 who are downsizing, changing lifestyle, moving into retirement, or moving into assisted living. She is an active book club member and former Team Oregon Instructor.
