February 23, 2012

Elder Mediation Group Archive

Welcome to the Elder Mediation Group archive. Elder Mediation Group was founded in 2008 by long-time mediator and mediation trainer Dana Curtis to provide mediation services and training in matters related to elders.

In this blog, Dana Curtis addresses readers’ tough questions about elder mediation and adult family conflict. In the twice-monthly posts, she answers burning questions submitted by readers in two areas:

* Questions about mediation from mediators, lawyers and mediation parties
* Questions about adult family conflicts from family members seeking mediation advice

To protect privacy, all names and identifying information have been changed.

When a Mediator Suspects Cognitive Impairment

Cypress Tree - Elder Mediation Group

Dear Dana: I have been retained to conduct mediation with seniors “John” and “Susan” - and John’s adult children - to negotiate a marital settlement agreement between John and Susan and an … [Read more...]

Asking Siblings for Financial Help: The Four C’s

Cypress Tree - Elder Mediation Group

Dear Dana: Our father is in assisted living and his expenses exceed his income every month and we have exhausted his assets. I have 3 siblings. I asked them if they would help out, at least until … [Read more...]

Multi-layer Dispute with Family

Cypress Tree - Elder Mediation Group

Dear Dana: I’m wondering if you can suggest a direction for a problem I have. I find myself entangled in a multi-layer dispute with my birth family. I am wondering what you think is the best … [Read more...]

DEAR DANA

Cypress Tree - Elder Mediation Group

ADDRESSING TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT ELDER MEDIATION AND ADULT FAMILY CONFLICT It is with great pleasure that I launch this blog, in which I will address readers’ tough questions about elder … [Read more...]