Thanks to these boards, I was a proper Adult recently and suggested to my parents (just turned 70 and in excellent health) that we start having roughly annual 'state of the nation' chats so that it's easier if / when we NEED to have a chat or in case one of them is taken ill very suddenly.
Idea is to get some basic info but also topics that the answer will change as they get older. So for now, answer to most is 'not applicable' at least it's on the table for later.
They have already given me POA financial and medical.
What should we have as the topics for discussion??
I'm thinking:
Housing - when to downsize / move closer to us or DB / local facilities etc
Health - how is everyone generally, any consultants / hospital details that would be useful
Treatment - at what point (if any) would they not want all efforts to be made to save them
Insurances - what do they have / cover / policy details
Money - bank accounts and passwords / investments eft
Pensions - as above, what, with who and how would we access
Help - quick review of cleaning / garden / food shopping etc
Driving - still a good idea?
Seeing / caring for grandkids - too much or still ok?
Friends / hobbies / social - still OK or need to find something to keep occupied
Mental health - how are they feeling
Any specifics or general ideas all gladly welcomed