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and then in addition, you also need a power of attorney. in some states it s the same document, in some they re different. it varies by states. it s a jumping off point for the conversation. and then also when you re talking to your parents or a family member that may be getting elderly, you want to talk about live options. they will tell you i pretty much guarantee i just want to stay right here in my house. this is what most people want. so if that s the case, then perhaps you have to start making some adjustments to the house to have a stair glide if people are having trouble with stairs, to put grab bars in the bathroom which can be a dangerous place, to make it safe. then beyond that, you may need to bring in some home care aids to help in a home. if people find that isolating, then maybe you talk about assisted living. but in general, you try to have these conversations before there s a crisis. that s not a great time to make decisions. and everybody s thinking out there ho