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Neither party wants to live in limbo for months or years, Cream of Cauliflower Soup
with decisions postponed until crisis hits. All parties should
focus on achieving desired outcomes and ignore the urge
to “win” any disagreements. Avoid the natural tendency to
argue about small details when everyone is in agreement
about overall goals, and retain a respectful, considerate ap-
proach to all communications. The emotional nature of these
conversations will make calm and respectful dialogue more
challenging— but managing to accomplish this will be in-
credibly rewarding. These are the people we love. Commu-
nicating with that focus on love, respect, and consideration
will turn a potentially difficult situation into an opportunity
for improved relationships with the best possible outcome.
By taking the time to talk together about why Mary want-
ed to move and how taking care of the big yard was affecting
How to approach difficult family her health, her son was able to get a better understanding of

conversations about moving his mom’s feelings and health. This was a great time to have
a difficult conversation but rewarding conversation.
If you are feeling like Mary or have been considering
I was working with a senior client recently widowed that downsizing but aren’t sure where to start, give Jennifer a
was ready to move but her adult son didn’t quite understand call at (440) 371-2862 for a free downsizing consultation to
why. He was a little resentful that she was selling the family discuss creating a plan that works for you. Its also a great
home and he was also very concerned that his mom was time to include your loved ones or adult children to help
getting the right guidance. In order to put her son’s mind make the conversation about downsizing easier. Ingredients:
at ease we had a meeting together where we discussed why 2 tablespoons butter
Mary wanted to sell her home and we discussed the plans by Jennifer Herron Underwood, Senior Real Estate Spe- 1 large onion, chopped
Mary and I had put together to help her downsize into a cialist Howard Hanna 4 cloves garlic, minced
senior apartment. 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
Moving from the family home can be an emotional- Kryszak Law Firm has joined 2 carrots, chopped
ly-charged topic for seniors and their adult children. Ap- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
proaching essential but difficult conversations during this Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & Gourash 1 head cauliflower, chopped
time can be challenging. Here are a few tips from Crucial 1 cup milk
Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High to Andrea Kryszak of Kryszak Law Firm is merging her of- 1 teaspoon salt
help get you started: Start from the Heart – Stay focused on fice with the west side law firm of Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
what you REALLY hope to accomplish by answering these Gourash. After careful consideration, and meetings with the ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
questions and keeping your answers in mind throughout the principal partners, Andrea has decided to merge her Estate 1 tablespoon dry sherry
conversation: • What do I want for me? For others? • What Planning, Probate & Real Estate practice with Seeley, Sav- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
do I want for this relationship? • How would I behave if this idge, Ebert & Gourash just down the road in Westlake. Directions:
is what I really want? SSEG has been serving clients across north east Ohio, In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in onion
Seniors want the best possible quality of life. They want and beyond, since the late 70’s. The Sheffield office will be and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 min-
their family and friends to support them and help them exe- closing but the Grafton office will remain available to ac- utes. Stir in potatoes and carrots and cook 5 minutes more.
cute their decisions—and they want to nurture essential re- commodate our clients. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower,
lationships during the decision-making process and the tran-
sition. What they don’t want is more stress, guilt, emotional Joining SSEG gives the Kryszak Law Firm clients access cover, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender,
10 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
outbursts, drama and complication. They need help, not ha- to a wealth of services not available before
rassment. They don’t want to be treated like children and SSEG is comprised of a skilled group of attorneys whose Puree in batches in a blender or food processor, or in the
they don’t want to have others dictate what they should do. practice areas may be beneficial to Andrea’s clients. This pot using an immersion blender. Return to low heat and stir
Adult children want what is best for their parents. They includes family law, business and commercial real estate in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and sherry. Heat through. Serve
want them to be happy and healthy—and to feel secure in law, municipal law, employment law, general litigation, and garnished with parsley.
the decisions their parents make (or those they have to make immigration law. Recipe by Vivien, courtesy of www.allrecipes.com
on their behalf). Often in a “sandwich generation” situation,
these individuals feel pulled in multiple directions. Like
their parents, they don’t want more stress, guilt, emotional
outbursts, drama and complication. They want to help their
parents—not argue with them about the process.

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