Thinking ahead about how you want to live and age is an important part of planning. As we grow older, conversations about our future needs, independence, living arrangements, care, finances and personal wishes can become increasingly important. However, these conversations are not always easy to start.

The Let’s Talk about the Future: Navigating Difficult Conversation guide covers a range of important topics to help you start these conversations with your family and loved ones. It encourages you to think about what really matters to you, talk openly about your wishes and preferences, and help the people you trust understand what matters to you and why.

consider to start a conversation with your family, or your loved ones. Explore what really matters to you, and talk openly with family, friends and the people you trust. Help them understand what you matters.

This guide also complements one of our most popular resources, The Goodbye Guide. Having the right conversation and planning for the future is a crucial step prior to having the right document in place.

 

Navigating Difficult Conversation 

Council on the Ageing Western Australia has designed this guide to help families start important conversations earlier in a calm and supportive way, make plans that respect, dignity, autonomy and cultural values, reduce conflict, confusion and stress during future transitions to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard, both parents and children. There are practical guides, conversation prompts and things to consider along the way, it can help you approach these discussions with greater confidence and clarity.

Let’s Talk About the Future: Navigating Difficult Conversations is available for $10 per person, which include online access to the guide and editable PdFs resources. To purchase, click the orange button below.

COTA (WA) Navigating Difficult Conversation

Talking about the future isn’t always easy but it is a necessity. Whether you are an ageing parent or an adult child, conversations about health, housing, independence, or end of life wishes can be very overwhelming.

Many families avoid these conversations until a crisis happens, but by then choices may be limited as the emotions are heightened and decision-making is rushed.

 

Disclaimer: This guide is intended to provide a summary and overview. It is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. COTA WA is not a legal service provider, and readers should seek independent professional advice before making decisions related to legal and financial matters.