The Conversation You Keep Avoiding With Your Aging Parents
How to start talking with your aging parents about the
things that matter
If you’re starting to worry about your parents...
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Does any of this sound familiar?
● She's stopped driving at night, and nobody's said anything about it.
● He paid the same bill twice last month.
● You hung up the phone and thought: something is going to happen, and we're not ready.
But the thought keeps coming back:
You know you need to talk.
You just don’t know how to start...
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 7:30–9:00 p.m. Eastern
Live on Zoom · 90 minutes · $97 per household
One registration covers your whole household, and the recording is included.
Why talk now?
These conversations are easier when no decision has to be made today.
When families wait until something happens, there is often more pressure, less information, and less time to talk through the options together.
You don’t need to solve everything now. You just need to begin.
That is enough.
Five conversations worth having before they become urgent
Five conversations worth having before they become urgent
We’ll look at what to talk about, what information to gather, and where your family may need to begin.
What you’ll leave with
Know where to begin
A clearer sense of which conversations matter most for your family right now
A clearer sense of which conversations matter most for your family right now
Know how to start
Practical ways to raise difficult topics without making your parent feel pushed or handled
Practical ways to raise difficult topics without making your parent feel pushed or handled
Leave with a plan
A simple conversation guide and clear next steps you can use with your parents this week
A simple conversation guide and clear next steps you can use with your parents this week
Mostly, you’ll leave less afraid of the conversation than you were when you arrived
How it works
How it works
Live. Interactive. Practical.
90 minutes
A focused live session with time for real questionParticipate as much or as little as you like.
Recording included
Attend live or watch later.
Sensitive questions can be submitted anonymously. Personal stories do not need to be shared publicly.
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About Janice Goldmintz
About Janice Goldmintz
Janice Goldmintz is the founder of Talk About Aging and holds a Master of Science in Gerontology.
For more than 16 years, she has worked with older adults and families facing the practical and emotional realities of aging. She also supported her own parents through Alzheimer’s disease.
Her work focuses on helping families start these conversations earlier, while there is still time to talk, prepare, and make decisions together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be a recording?
Yes. The recording is included whether you attend live or not.
Can I bring my sibling or spouse?
Yes. One registration covers your household.
My parent won’t participate. Is this still useful?
Yes. The workshop focuses on what you can do, including how to begin the conversation even when your parent is reluctant.
Is this specific to Canada or the United States?
No. The workshop focuses on family conversations, preparation, and decision-making rather than country-specific legal or financial advice.
What if I can’t attend live?
You can register and watch the recording later.
You don’t have to figure everything out today.
You just have to start the conversation.
Wednesday, October 28 | 7:30 p.m. ET | $97 per household
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