You have noticed a few changes. Perhaps Mum is finding everyday jobs harder. Or maybe Dad isn’t getting out as much. You’ve started thinking that some support at home could help. There’s just one problem. How do you bring it up? For many sons and daughters, this can be the hardest part of the entire […]
“They’re managing.” It is a phrase many families use, and quite often, it is true. Mum is still living at home. Dad still makes his breakfast. The bills are paid. Everything basically works. But perhaps you’ve also started doing the weekly shop. Another family member is handling appointments. You’re dropping meals round. A neighbour puts […]
There often isn’t one dramatic moment when a family suddenly realises Mum or Dad might need some extra help at home. More often, it is a collection of little things. Perhaps the fridge seems emptier than usual. Dad is going out less. Mum seems less steady on the stairs. A prescription has been forgotten. The […]
