Should I visit elderly parents

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I have planned to visit elderly parents in NI next weekend. They live rurally, 83 and 87 but in good health usually. I arranged to visit because I don't see them often (nor do siblings) and they are now quite old. They were very pleased I was coming. Obviously I would not go if I had any virus symptoms. DH thinks I am irresponsible to consider going as I may place them at risk. What would you do?

I wouldn’t go. Mine are 80 and 86. Sorry 💐

My mum is 81 and lives in a residential home that locked down yesterday morning. She’s surprisingly happy about it. My dad is 78 and is pretty much self isolating and doesn’t want me to visit. His wife is going out for essentials.

It’s upsetting but I think on balance I’m happier with it that way.

I wouldn’t go. They are high risk unfortunately.

No. I wouldn’t go.

Let them make the decision. My parents went off on a UK coach holiday yesterday despite me suggesting this was not really the best idea. They said the thought of hiding at home for the next god knows how long was not how they want to spend their time and they're just going to crack on.

They're intelligent, well informed people who can decide, rightly or wrongly, for themselves.

thank you for responses, I will talk to them...

Don't go. You might have it and not be showing symptoms, or you might be a carrier.

I wouldn't go. I'm avoiding my rarely-seen elderly neighbours as far as possible (although will help if needed), let alone elderly nearest and dearest. Sorry.