[h=2]Friday, July 24
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Honor your father and your mother.

—Eph. 6:2.

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You may find it awkward to talk with your aging parents about their living arrangements
and the possible need for change. Yet, those conversations offer opportunities to make
practical plans in an atmosphere of closeness and understanding. (Prov. 20:18)

Many have found that an exchange of views in advance, handled in a spirit of love and kindness,
made the decisions much easier when they had to be made. Even when seniors want to remain
by themselves and in control of their own situation as long as possible, there are definite benefits
to discussing with their children what kind of care they would prefer if the need arises.

Parents, during such a discussion, inform your family about your wishes, financial abilities,
and preferred options. That will put them in a position to make appropriate decisions if you
at some point are not able to do so. Likely, they will want to honor your wishes as much as possible.

—Prov. 15:22.

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Family discussions like this, ensure that aging parents are a part of their own decision-making process. They can express how they would like their needs to be met, both currently and in the future.