TheWhat's Next Playbook

Articles

Practical guides, organized by where you are in the process.

AllStage 0: The ConversationStage 1: Assessing the SituationStage 2: Exploring OptionsStage 3: Making the MoveStage 4: The New Normal
Stage 0: The Conversation

Scripts for Talking to Your Parent About Giving Up the Car Keys

Taking away the keys is one of the hardest conversations in elder care — here's what to actually say.

Stage 0: The Conversation

How Siblings Can Get on the Same Page Before the Big Conversation

The conversation with your parents goes sideways when siblings haven't talked first — here's how to align before you walk in.

Stage 0: The Conversation

What to Do When Your Parent Refuses to Talk About the Future

Some parents shut down every conversation about aging — here's how to stay patient without giving up.

Stage 0: The Conversation

How to Talk to Your Parents About the Future (Without It Becoming a Fight)

The first conversation about elder care is usually the hardest. Here's how to start it without wrecking the holiday dinner.