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Vulnerable adult

I am helping a 45yr old man, who is, in my opinion, undiagnosed aspergers. I am basing this on diagnosed members of my family. He refuses to go and get diagnosed because he is convinced that he will be locked up in a 'nuthouse'. His mother, my friend, did evrything for him but she died last March so I'm trying to help him pay bills etc. and to be here when he gets frantic because everything is too hard or going wrong.
People take advantage of him all the time and it was one of them that told him this to stop him getting help. please has anyone any suggestions about a way I can put it to him to get the financial help he needs among other things.... Cx
People take advantage of him all the time and it was one of them that told him this to stop him getting help. please has anyone any suggestions about a way I can put it to him to get the financial help he needs among other things.... Cx
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Lovely to meet you, and wow, you are a wonderful friend.
I agree with social services though some people (like me!) find that term a bit scary. They are now known as occupational therapy which I think is much more comfortable. They can come to the house which might be easier for him too.
Age UK might be worth a call. I'm 37 and they helped me! With social things, very gentle ease you into it type things.....
And yes, you will find lots of support and ideas here. Do pop back!
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