Supporting grandparents

Ageing parents often need help with everyday life. Organising help together and knowing what services are available makes things easier for the whole family.

You will need

• An understanding of the grandparent's needs
• Municipal and wellbeing services county services
• A shared way for the family to communicate

Steps

1. Talk about needs

   Ask what kind of help the grandparent would like and what they need help with.

2. Respect independence

3. Share responsibilities

4. Find out about services

5. Take care of documents

6. Stay in touch

7. Look after your own wellbeing

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