I’m afraid I might offend my uncle if I suggest something too drastic. How can I be helpful but gentle at the same time?

Other ways in which you can assist your uncle while maintaining his dignity are to

• empower him to find some solutions himself;
• keep in contact with him;
• make suggestions about options to help him;
• establish a connection with formal care services;
• find ways to reduce his isolation.

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January 2006

see also:

• More Abuse of Older Adults FAQs

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