Give Advice When It is Requested
As a qualified psychologist, I always tell my clients to avoid advising their elderly parents unless they have requested it. Our parents advised and guided us more than a few times. For this reason, the thought of now getting advice from us may not sit well with them. I always suggest giving encouragement and support of your advice is not asked for.
Choose an Accommodating Environment
Once they request your advice, choose a noise-free or distraction-free environment for a productive conversation. Reduce the volume of the TV or radio or switch them off if they won’t add any value to your conversation. If you want to advise with your friends or other family members, place your elderly parents in the middle and sit around them.
Talk to them Gently and Clearly
You may want to avoid shouting and mumbling or talking too fast when giving advice. Your goal should be productive communication that will allow your elderly parents to take something home. Introduce your ideas one by one. What is more, use short and simple sentences.
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