{"id":126288,"date":"2020-08-24T22:42:50","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T22:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fidelitylife.com\/?p=126288"},"modified":"2020-08-24T22:42:50","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T22:42:50","slug":"end-of-life-planning-for-families-where-to-start-fidelity-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging03.wordpress.fidelitylife.com\/?p=126288","title":{"rendered":"End-of-life planning for families: Where to start"},"content":{"rendered":"

Talking about a loved one\u2019s final days isn\u2019t easy for anyone. But end of life planning\u00a0 conversations are necessary \u2013 and they\u2019re happening in record numbers.<\/p>\n

By 2030, more than one in five Americans<\/a> will be 65 or older. In response, Caring Advisor found that one-third of millennials<\/a> are already planning for parental caregiving.<\/p>\n

It can be tough for both children and parents to start a conversation about end-of-life planning. According to The Conversation Project, a campaign dedicated to helping people navigate end-of-life conversations, 92% of people<\/a> believe discussing end-of-life care is important, but only 32% have done it. Having an honest conversation about life planning can give both sides peace of mind about the future and help ensure your loved one gets the golden years they deserve.<\/p>\n

How to start the conversation<\/h2>\n

Recent research shows that 70% of end-of-life conversations<\/a> only happen after a healthcare crisis. It may be tempting to put the conversation off, but delaying can lead to unnecessary costs and heartache later.<\/p>\n

So when should you start an end of life plan for the elderly in your family? Home Instead Senior Care suggests that children begin bringing up critical life topics by the time they are 40 or their parents are 70, known as the \u201c40-70 Rule.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are a few tips to help you prepare:<\/p>\n