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

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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 ©Judy McCann-Beranger Session Overview What is elder mediation? Principles & philosophy When and with whom is it likely to be useful Special knowledge and skills

3 ©Judy McCann-Beranger Historical Context From infancy...

4 ©Judy McCann-Beranger What Is Elder Mediation ? Prevention Intervention Follow-up

5 ©Judy McCann-Beranger Elder Mediation Defined

6 ©Judy McCann-Beranger Use of Language

7 ©Judy McCann-Beranger The Stories

8 ©Judy McCann-Beranger 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 ©Judy McCann-Beranger 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 ©Judy McCann-Beranger Ageism  Attitudes that stereotype older adults  Reflects power relationships within groups  Inherent in our society

11 ©Judy McCann-Beranger 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. Person Centered

12 ©Judy McCann-Beranger 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 Person Centered (2)

13 ©Judy McCann-Beranger When & with whom? Setting the stage The participants Respect & dignity Emotional alliance

14 ©Judy McCann-Beranger Anticipatory Planning

15 ©Judy McCann-Beranger Mary & John

16 ©Judy McCann-Beranger Mediation & Older Adults 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…

17 ©Judy McCann-Beranger 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 ©Judy McCann-Beranger Specialized Training Ageism Culture & aging Dementia, progressive diseases and chronic illness Documenting the agreement Family and elder law Financial & Estate Grief Issues Others…

19 ©Judy McCann-Beranger 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 ©Judy McCann-Beranger Staying Current! New research New medications/treatment Limitations of screening tests Information dissemination to clients Timely referrals

21 ©Judy McCann-Beranger “Hold On” Sons of Maxwell www.sonsofmaxwell.com Among the Living, 2000


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