Supporting an ageing parent

As a parent grows older, roles change. Good support preserves your parent's right to make their own decisions and shares the responsibility fairly.

You will need

• Contact details for your wellbeing services county
• Support from siblings or others close to you

Steps

1. Ask what they want

   Respect your parent's wishes. Help that hasn't been asked for can feel patronising.

2. Find out about services

3. Make the home safe

4. Sort out financial matters

5. Share the responsibility

6. Look after your own wellbeing

7. Stay in touch

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