Elder Mediation Program Offered By North Shore Community Mediation, Inc.

March 2, 2009

The North Shore Community Mediation Center (NSCM), located in Beverly, MA, is an independent non-profit corporation that provides alternative dispute resolution and training services to the communities of the North Shore.

What Is Mediation? Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process to help people resolve conflicts or problems.

ELDER MEDIATION PROGRAM

The North Shore Community Mediation Center’s Elder Mediation Program uses the mediation process to help families plan and care for an elderly family member. Issues usually involve numerous family members.

Conflicts can be triggered by a change in circumstances of the elder.

Presenting issues could include:

Health and Safety concerns
Caregiver issues
Residence and long-term care decisions
Power of attorney
Financial or estate planning
Inheritance disputes
Adult guardianship
Medical treatment
And more…

Sessions could involve:

The senior
Adult siblings
Spouse
Grandchildren
Concerned friends
Caregivers
Clergy
And other advocates, etc.

Since each family has a unique, often unstated understanding of how decisions are made and conflicts are resolved, NSCM mediators are trained to help build consensus among participants and use alternative dispute resolution techniques that fit the situation.
Fees:

Intake/Administrative Fee: $50
Session Fee: $200 per hour

NSCM is committed to providing services regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

If a family wishes to have the session fee reduced, they may request a waiver and must provide verification
of income. Payment is made at the beginning of a mediation session and not based on whether agreement is reached.

Contact Information

If you need more information or have questions about the services and programs offered by NSCM, please call 978-232-1212.

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY MEDIATION, INC.
100 Cummings Center, Suite 307J
Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: 978-232-1212, Fax: 978-232-0060
Email: nscm@verizon.net, www.nsmediation.org