The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Older Adults: Finding Solutions to the Challenges of an Aging Population Justice and Peacebuilding

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A practical guide for difficult conversation about elder care, elder abuse, and other issues faced by aging individuals and their families.   As our global population ages, conflicts and difficult conversations emerge. Older adults must decide who to put in charge of end-of-life health and financial decisions. Adult children will have to confront decisions about long-term care for their parents when living independently is no longer viable. These are just some of the challenging scenarios that ever-increasing numbers of people are facing.   From family divisions to untenable health-care costs, these topics can be daunting. But they can also offer opportunities for positive change. This book introduces safe and respectful processes to assist in conflict resolution and address abuse involving older adults, families, caregivers, and communities. Authors Julie Friesen and Wendy Meek explore ideas to help connect and support people, building on the capacities of older adults and their families in order to strengthen communities. Restorative justice dialogues help older adults and their families talk constructively and safely to find ways to move forward together.