Psychologies

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How can I convince Dad to accept some help?

Q My mum has dementia, which I’m obviously heartbroken about, but it’s my dad that I’m really worried about now – he is struggling on at home, and I don’t think he can manage alone for much longer. How do I help him accept that Mum might need to go into a home?

Your question tells me how deeply you care about your parents. Your concerns for your father are important, and I wonder whether you have begun to share them already, and what you have found has worked in beginning this conversation. Thinking about moving your mother into a care

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