Clarksville Mediation Services - Senior Mediation

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=85 BGCOLOR="#990000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0225d380.jpg" border=0 width="605" height="56" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> CLARKSVILLE MEDIATION SERVICES</div> <div> <I>A Brighter Path Towards Separation and Divorce</I></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=100 BGCOLOR="#990000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Home"><U>Home</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="about_mediation.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services About Me"><U>About Mediation</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="about_marcia_kearly.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services About Ma"><U>About Marcia Kearly</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="separation___divorce.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Separati"><U>Separation & Divorce</U></A></div> <div> <B>Senior Mediation</B></div> <div> <A HREF="resources.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Resource"><U>Resources</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="presentations.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Presenta"><U>Presentations</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact___directions.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Contact "><U>Contact & Directions</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="senior_mediation_m.htm#frequently_asked_questions" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U><B>Frequently Asked Questions</B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=395 BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <I><B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="692" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1644 WIDTH="686"><div> <I><B>Senior Mediation</B></I></div> <div> A brighter path towards Senior Life Transitions</div> <div> _____________________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> <B>WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SENIOR MEDIATION:</B></div> <bR> <div> Caregiving is quickly becoming a major role in families. As seniors age, there is usually one person who takes on the role of caregiver. This is usually done out of love and loyalty. Often the primary caregivers take on the responsibilities cheerfully, but over time, stress and daily burdens can take a toll. </div> <bR> <div> Out of this develops resentment that other family members are not "pulling their weight", or are sometimes too critical or offer many  suggestions about how things should be done. This can reach a boiling point when the topics of assisted living, nursing home or living with a child are raised. </div> <bR> <div> Senior mediation can be used to resolve many of these conflicts -- before or after they arise. Mediation can address and resolve issues and conflicts among parent and children and their siblings, for example. </div> <bR> <div> In Senior mediation, an impartial person facilitates discussion among family members and the elder at issue and helps to reach a decision on short-term, long-term and end-of-life care, care-giving schedules, living arrangements, property maintenance, bill paying and estate planning. </div> <bR> <div> This type of mediation is often recommended by hospitals and nursing homes when family conflicts can overwhelm social workers or patient liaisons. </div> <bR> <div> It is never too early to begin mediation on such delicate issues as eldercare. In fact, mediation can be especially helpful so that older adults can make sure their family members fully understand their wishes regarding end-of-life care and estate matters. The sooner an agreement can be reached, the better an elder's wishes can be carried out if and when difficult issues arise. This can even save on probate and legal costs when estate planning is made clear. </div> <bR> <div> As life expectancy increases, it has become necessary for adult family members to take a healthy, responsible approach for the well-being of their elderly parents.</div> <bR> <div> This means making mutual decisions that impact their way of living, emotionally and financially.</div> <bR> <div> <B>EMOTIONAL ASPECTS:</B></div> <bR> <div> At times, family members can become estranged from each other due to lack of communication and misunderstandings.  Often the roles are reversed - the parent becomes the dependent one, and the adult child is the caregiver.</div> <bR> <div> <B>FINANCIAL ASPECTS:</B></div> <bR> <div> Some of the most basic, yet most important decision to make with elder parents are managing bill paying on fixed budgets, assisted living vs. nursing home arrangements, Powers of Attorney for financial and medical needs.</div> <div>  <A NAME="frequently_asked_questions"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)</B></div> <div> <A HREF="senior_mediation_m.htm" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>back to top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#what_is_senior_mediation_" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>What is Senior Mediation?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#how_could_a_mediator_help_our_family" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>How Could a Mediator Help Our Family with Senior Life Transitions?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#can_a_mediator_give_legal_advice_" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>Can a Mediator Give Legal Advice?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#where_will_mediation_be_held_" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>Where Will Mediation Be Held?</U></A></div> <div>  <A NAME="what_is_senior_mediation_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>WHAT IS SENIOR MEDIATION?</B></div> <div> <A HREF="senior_mediation_m.htm" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>back to top</U></A>  <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>back to FAQs</U></A></div> <bR> <div> Senior Mediation is a form of intervention between family members in an attempt to bring about a peaceful compromise through an objective party, the Mediator.  It is private, informal and confidential.  In Mediation, participants search for productive and resourceful solutions that meet every family member's needs.</div> <div>  <A NAME="how_could_a_mediator_help_our_family"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>HOW COULD A MEDIATOR HELP OUR FAMILY WITH SENIOR LIFE TRANSITIONS?</B></div> <div> <A HREF="senior_mediation_m.htm" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>back to top</U></A>  <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>back to FAQs</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mediation works for those families who have trouble communicating with one another so that everyone is heard, and proper decisions can be made for the good of all.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Mediator helps the families to reach agreements about financial aspects; such as selling or dividing property, insurance matters, estate planning and guardianship.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mediation can help ensure continuity & emotional security for the parents and the adult children; such as deciding who makes decisions over what issues.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mediation can help adult children find the balance between the needs of their immediate family and the increasing needs of their elderly parents.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Mediator gives each family member the opportunity to be heard about important issues and concerns.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mediation encourages exploration of alternative solutions and sometimes, to think "outside the box".</div> <div>  <A NAME="can_a_mediator_give_legal_advice_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>CAN A MEDIATOR GIVE LEGAL ADVICE?</B></div> <div> <A HREF="senior_mediation_m.htm" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>back to top</U></A>  <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>back to FAQs</U></A></div> <bR> <div> Keep in mind that Mediators cannot give legal advice; however, there are several options for receiving legal advice during the Mediation process.  These options are discussed in the Orientation Session.</div> <div>  <A NAME="where_will_mediation_be_held_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>WHERE WILL MEDIATION BE HELD?</B></div> <div> <A HREF="senior_mediation_m.htm" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>back to top</U></A>  <A HREF="#frequently_asked_questions" TITLE="Clarksville Mediation Services Senior M"><U>back to FAQs</U></A></div> <bR> <div> Among many options, the most likely would be in the home, hospital, senior center, assisted living facility, nursing home, or the like.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>DISCOVER WHAT A MEDIATOR CAN DO FOR YOUR FAMILY.</B></div> <bR> <div> Copyright © 2006 Clarksville Mediation Services, LLC</div> <div> 7399 Hopkins Way, Clarksville, Maryland 21029</div> <div> Phone: 301-483-8777</div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:help@clarksvillemediation.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:help@clarksvillemediation.com"><U>help@clarksvillemediation.com</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.market-impressions.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.market-impressions.com"><U>Marketing Designs by Market-Impressions.com</U></A></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></I></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>