Aging In Harmony

Aging In Harmony Are you or your friends or clients struggling with family members about the future of an aging loved ones' care or estate? Want to find out more?

Aging in Harmony offers Elder Mediation, Facilitated Family Meetings, Conflict Coaching and Training Services - in-person or online. Conflict is a natural part of human interaction. As we age, all of us face difficult decisions that affect our loved ones and often bring up strong emotions. Many of us avoid talking about the subject, because we are afraid to cause a family conflict or even a legal

battle. This delay can force us to make decisions at a time of crisis, the worst possible time for peaceful and effective communications. But you don’t have to wait until your aging family members or clients are in crisis. At AGING IN HARMONY, we provide mediation, facilitation, conflict coaching and training services to help older adults and their families, home caregivers and aging services providers to effectively navigate the challenges of the aging process. No matter whether you would like to get together in person, or prefer or are forced by circumstances to meet remotely, you can access all our services online from the comfort of your home. Do you experience conflicts about aging-related concerns and decisions? Mediation is a quick and effective way to help people improve communication skills and discover constructive solutions when dealing with such controversial issues. Do you want to act before a crisis leads to family conflicts? If you would like to talk to your adult children about your wishes for the future, or you have aging parents and feel it’s time to plan for when they may need assistance, a Family Meeting with neutral facilitation can provide a safe space to help you lead these difficult discussions. Would you like help getting ready for challenging conversations with elder family members, adult children, home caregivers or aging services providers? Conflict Coaching is a process that supports people in preparing for controversial discussions they are planning to have without the presence of a neutral “outsider”. Do you work with older adults and would like to improve your communication skills to help them resolve family conflicts? We offer customized trainings for individuals and organizations working with elders in conflict and their families, caregivers and aging services providers. Katharina Dress answers your questions in this short video: https://youtu.be/0DRY-Eb8TE8

You have more questions or concerns? Contact us for a free consultation, so we can explore how we may support you and your loved ones or clients on the journey of AGING IN HARMONY.

04/30/2026

Do you or a friend, colleague or client have adult children who were named as joint and equal POAs, but can’t agree on what’s best for the Elder who gave them that power? Watch my new video blog "When Multiple Powers of Attorney Must Make Decisions Together: How Can They Reach Consensus?"
to learn how Mediation and/or Consensus-based facilitation training can help them work together collaboratively and harmoniously in the best interest of the Elder(s) they serve.

04/02/2026

Do you or a friend, colleague or client have adult children who never got along and now are in conflict about each other’s involvement in their aging parents’ care and finances? Watch my new video blog "When Siblings Who Never Got Along Compete to Care for Aging Parents: How Can Mediation Help?"
to learn how Mediation can help them develop a plan for collaborative and effective communications and decision making concerning their parents’ current and future care.

02/18/2026

Do you or a friend, colleague or client experience family conflicts about an Elder’s current and future housing and care? Watch my new video blog "Family Conflicts About Aging Parents' Needed Level of Care: How Can Mediation Help?" to learn how Mediation can help them develop a collaborative care plan to ensure their aging loved one’s current and future safety and wellbeing.

01/16/2026

Do you or a friend, colleague or client experience conflicts between family members who communicate mostly by e-mail or text? Watch my new video blog "When Family Conflicts Escalate via E-Mail or Text: How Can Mediation Help?" to learn how Mediation can lead them to reach new understandings and restore family peace and harmony.

10/14/2025

Do you or a friend, colleague or client have adult children fighting about the management of their aging parents’ finances, whether that power was given to one or all the siblings? Watch my new video blog "When Siblings Fight about ONE or ALL of them Managing Parents’ Finances: How Can Mediation Help?" to learn how Mediation can help them restore family peace and trust.

08/24/2025

Do you or a friend, colleague or client have parents struggling with conflicts during their later years that they didn’t experience when their kids were growing up? Watch my new video blog "When Aging Parents Drift Apart: How Can Mediation Help Avoid 'Silver Divorce'?" to learn how a Facilitated Meeting/Mediation or Compassionate Communication sessions may help mom and dad continue to share their lives in love and harmony.

04/04/2025

Are you or a friend, colleague or client facing conflicts with members of their blended family about an aging spouse’s care? Watch my new video blog "When Stepchild Competes with Second Spouse to Take Care of Parent: How Can Mediation Help?" to learn how a Facilitated Family Meeting or Mediation process can help them work together in their loved one’s best interest.

Elders, Family Members, Aging Services Professionals: Help us kick off our new monthly HEART-TO-HEART CONVERSATIONS ABOU...
02/14/2025

Elders, Family Members, Aging Services Professionals:
Help us kick off our new monthly HEART-TO-HEART CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF AGING workshop series - for the first time since COVID in person!
Topic: Create Connection During Conflict - Express Yourself Openly and Honestly
When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 5 – 7 PM
Where: Mercy Retirement & Care Center, 3431 Foothill Boulevard Oakland, CA 94601
Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot ASAP (no later than 3/11) at

Elders, Family Members, Aging Services Professionals: Help us kick off HEART TO HEART CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF AGING SERIES.

02/07/2025

Are you or a friend, colleague or client struggling with family conflicts about the housing, care, finances, or estate of their aging loved ones? Watch my new video blog ""When Aging Parents Won’t Participate in Elder Care Mediation: How Can Families Resolve Conflicts?" to learn how a Facilitated Family Meeting or Mediation process can help them reach agreements that work for everyone involved – regardless if their parent(s) participate(s) or not.

01/15/2025

Are you or a friend, colleague or client struggling with family conflicts about the care, finances or estate of aging loved ones? Watch my new video blog "FAQ for Mediators: How Many Meetings Does it Take to Resolve Family Conflicts about Eldercare?" to learn how a Facilitated Family Meeting or Mediation process can help them reach agreements that work for everyone involved and improve family relations across generations.

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