Helping families have the important conversations, about care, responsibility, living arrangements and the future, with sensitivity, respect and structure.
Enquire NowElder mediation supports families navigating sensitive conversations involving an ageing family member. This may include adult children, siblings, partners, caregivers and the older person themselves. It is particularly valuable when family members hold different views about care needs, responsibilities or future arrangements.
A key principle of elder mediation is that the older person's voice and preferences remain central. Our mediators ensure that ageing individuals are not talked about or decided for, they are active participants in the process.
This service is suitable for families at any stage, whether conversations are just beginning, or where tensions have developed over time.
These conversations are among the most emotionally complex a family can have. They involve deep feelings about love, obligation, fairness and loss. Without structure and neutral support, they can lead to lasting family rifts, or important decisions simply not being made at all.
Elder mediation creates a supported space where everyone feels heard, difficult feelings can be acknowledged, and practical decisions can be made with care and clarity. It helps families stay connected through one of life's most challenging chapters.
We have a brief, confidential conversation about your family's situation and confirm whether elder mediation may be helpful and appropriate.
We speak separately with family members (and where appropriate, the older person) to understand each person's perspective and prepare for a productive joint session.
A structured, facilitated conversation where family members can speak, be heard and work toward agreed decisions. The older person's needs and preferences are kept central throughout.
Where the family reaches agreements, they can be documented. We will help identify any further steps or professional referrals that may be helpful.
Please note: Elder mediation does not replace legal, financial, medical or other professional advice. For matters involving Powers of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship or estate planning, independent legal advice is strongly recommended. This service provides general information only.
Get in touch for a confidential, compassionate conversation about your family's situation.