Seeing a loved one struggling to cope is tough and it can be hard to know when to step in. Here are a few helpful tips. It’s never easy when we see a loved one is struggling to cope.
When that person is a parent or an older relative, deciding what to do or say is all the more tricky. What may seem like small problems in isolation – occasional forgetfulness, a decline in mobility – can accumulate to make normal daily activities more challenging, with loved ones feeling the need to step in, says Lesley Carter, senior health influencing manager at Age UK. Advisors and the family of Joe Biden may be in this situation.
Concerns over the US President’s age came to the fore on Friday after he gave a stuttering and confused performance in a presidential debate against Donald Trump on Thursday. It follows years of gaffes from Biden, who has suffered falls and name mix-ups repeatedly. The latest example has prompted some supporters to say he should stand down .
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