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Making Care Decisions Through Family Meetings — A 1-Hour Facilitation Template

How to conduct a family meeting that reaches conclusions without emotional conflict. A template Sierra actually uses.

케어 어드바이저 2026.03.22

Care is not a decision made by one person. When family meetings don't go well, conflict begins.

Preparation (5 minutes): Summary of the elder's condition, budget, and available time for each family member.

Information Sharing (15 minutes): Advisor assessment report and three options.

Each Person's Concerns (15 minutes): Each person speaks in turn.

Decision Round (15 minutes): Agree on priorities and select an option.

Implementation Agreement (10 minutes): Who will do what, by when, and how it will be monitored.

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