Collaborative Opportunities
A new approach to conflict resolution
Elder mediation is mediation of any conflict involving an elder, their family members or others in their lives, directly or indirectly. Elder mediation provides a tool to help elders and others in their lives as they address difficult decisions that impact their daily lives.
Elder mediation complements the practice of elder law and is not a substitute for legal advice. The mediator can work in a parallel process with an elder law attorney, to help the parties involved in the conflict discuss underlying concerns, needs and interests that are not addressed by the law. Through participation in the mediation, (independently or through representation) the elder's dignity and autonomy is maintained by having a voice in the life choices that are made.
Mediation is a voluntary confidential process which is helpful in resolving family matters constructively and with mutual respect and agreement. It is a practical, issue focused process, and involves collaborative problem solving and decision making. An impartial mediator helps the parties clarify their disputes, identify the issues, determine their needs and interests and consider options for fair and mutually satisfying agreements. Relationships are preserved, and perhaps improved.
Mediation is a cost effective way to resolve disputes and establish good relationships in the future.
An elder mediation practitioner is familiar with the aging process and the issues involved as well as the available community resources.
Madeline has extensive experience working in the elder care field as a social worker in medical care and home health care for seniors, and is an experienced mediator and communication skills educator. Madeline helps the participants in an elder mediation to effectively communicate their concerns, clarify their differences, and work together to reach a resolution that generated from their mutual concern for each other.
Elder mediation may address a variety of situations including:
Housing/Living Arrangements
Housing/Living Arrangements
Estate Planning and Probate Matters
Caregiving
Safety
Safety
Medical Treatment
End of Life Decisions
Guardianship/Conservatorship Issues
Madeline is located in downtown San Mateo:
The Westlake Building
520 So. El Camino Real. Ste 624
San Mateo, CA 94402
Contact Madeline at: (650) 393-9655 madelinemindek@comcast.net
The Westlake Building
520 So. El Camino Real. Ste 624
San Mateo, CA 94402
Contact Madeline at: (650) 393-9655 madelinemindek@comcast.net
