Mediation Helps Families Care For Elderly Parents In An Amicable Way

As parents age, their family members often have valid concerns about their physical and mental health. It is not uncommon for their children to disagree on how to handle these matters, however. Even if everyone involved has their parents’ best interests in mind, there can be disagreements on how to move forward.

Fortunately, there is help for families in the form of mediation. I am Jerry Kessler, and I am a professional mediator who has over 35 years of experience. My mediation practice includes Illinois family law as well as elder care mediation. I facilitate mediations in the North Shore, Chicagoland and the entire state of Illinois. You can speak with me about your specific situation to see if mediation is a good option for your family’s elder care needs.

Elder Care Is A Multifaceted Issue, But I Can Help You Resolve It

Mediation can be used to reach an agreement on elder care concerns. I can assist you with the issues below.

Guardianship: Is a guardianship necessary? Who will serve as the guardian if your parents need help with physical, cognitive or financial issues?

Long-term care: Do your parents need to be in a nursing home or other facility? Would in-home care be better?

Preventing elder abuse: Who will keep your parents safe from physical, emotional, and financial abuse by family members, caregivers and criminals?

Will contests and estate disputes: After a parent passes away, the family may argue over the will. Whether the issue is lack of capacity, undue influence or who was chosen as the executor/administrator, these arguments can be ugly and may take years to resolve. Choosing mediation is often a better course of action as it can help the parties reach an agreement sooner and with less trauma.

Mediation Can Keep Your Family Out Of The Courtroom

Courtroom litigation is expensive, stressful and often lengthy. It tends to worsen problems in these situations, costing the family considerable time, money and heartache.

With my mediation skills, however, I help diffuse the tension and facilitate discussion that can lead to resolution in a timely manner. I have over three decades of experience and focus my practice solely on mediation for families. My practice is unique in that I only do mediation.

Let’s Talk About How Mediation Can Work For Your Family

I offer free Zoom consultations. My services are very cost-effective; I offer a reasonable “pay as you go” fee structure, and I don’t charge a retainer. To learn more, you can call me at 847-367-4500 or contact me online.