No matter our age or stage of life, there are important things to consider about one's emotional, social, mental, cognitive abilities. If someone is sick from the flu or just not feeling well, if taking pain meds or having physical challenges, there may be short term needs for support...a bit like some with dementia need from time to time or on a more regular basis.]\
Learn about NAMI too, National Alliance on Mental Illness and all they offer people whose family members have mental illness or for other community supports.