It's easy to put off difficult discussions with your loved one—discussions about financial planning or potential changes in living quarters or care, for example. In this slide show, you'll learn why it's important—and how to get it done.

1. COMMUNICATION IS KEY
It’s hard to discuss personal issues
with your loved one. To learn how—and
why—you should proceed, click on “Play
Audio.”

2. SPEAKING OF FINANCIAL
PLANNING
It can be particularly difficult
to bring up this subject. Again, though, raising the
topic of financial planning now will save trouble
later.

3. THE IMPORTANCE OF
HONESTY
The best advice
for discussing difficult topics with a loved one? Do it
honestly—even if it involves the idea of moving into a
nursing home. Click “Play Audio” for encouragement
and examples.

4. GETTING HELP WITH A
TOUGH DECISION
Don’t hesitate
to involve people you trust to help in making difficult
choices.