How to start the most difficult conversation in the world this holiday season
How to start the most difficult conversation in the world this holiday season
EIN Presswire, Philadelphia, PA; by Cremstar; 11/25/24
According to a Caring.com Survey only 32% of Americans have a will. This Thanksgiving take advantage of this year’s holiday gatherings to plan for the inevitable. ... “There isn’t one right way to approach this topic. It really depends on the person you’re talking with,” says J.G. Sandom, CEO of Cremstar, a leading online cremation service. For example, if you know your person doesn’t like to be taken by surprise, give them a heads up, says Kate DeBartolo of the Conversation Project, an initiative of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Planning a visit with your parent(s)? Let them know beforehand that this topic is on your mind and that you’d like to talk about it with them. This gives them the opportunity to think about what they want, if they haven’t already. Here are Four Tips to ensure a successful dialogue:
- Your questions won’t be solved with one conversation. ...
- Don’t wait until the end of someone’s life to talk about their wishes. ...
- Don’t start the conversation with financial questions. You might give a person the wrong impression — that you only care about their money. ...
- Be an active listener. ...