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What happens to vulnerable young adults when their parents are no longer able to care for them

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BigSandyBalls2015 · 25/10/2018 07:02

DB is divorced, he has two DSs, early 20s, one of whom is autistic and is unable to live independently. He lives with his DM, who has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

For various reasons DB is unable to have his son. What will happen to him? This situation must arise quite often, usually with older parents when they become too frail to continue looking after their adult children.

The older son also still lives with his DM and brother - he struggles a bit but works part time and I think he could live independently, but no idea how he would afford to. Their house is rented.

Just wondered if anyone had any advice on here.

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SnuggyBuggy · 25/10/2018 12:39

My DH has a family member with a disability and a mum in her 70s so we're discussing this. It's better to get into some sort of sustainable assisted living situation before a crisis hits.

BigSandyBalls2015 · 25/10/2018 13:15

Thanks all, this has been a great help.

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