CP and aging - how can I support my mum?

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Hi Lydia, Often people with cerebral palsy do experience signs of ageing and burn-out earlier than someone without a disability. There is a good information sheet on the Scope website about Ageing and Disability which you may find helpful.
If you find this information useful and you think it fits your Mum's symptoms, it may be an idea to take the information to your Mum's GP and discuss with him/her. Increased tiredness and joint pain can be common in ageing generally but if you feel your Mum's is deteriorating quickly and the changes are not as a result of general ageing then I would recommend you make an appointment to discuss your concerns with her GP. Take your Mum with you so the doctor can examine her and arrange for blood tests etc. For example anaemia can cause tiredness as can thyroid dysfunction. I am not medically qualified so am not saying those suggestions or even her cerebral palsy are the reason but do check with her doctor.
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