As mentioned, we live with Mom. At 89, she is still in good shape. I have noticed in the last few weeks though that she is napping more and seems confused more often. Had a quick visit with a friend who is much younger. As we caught up on details of our lives she asked if we had any friends or family who wern't ill! We do seem to do care for many people. Her comment reminded me that we do need to have a real life for ourselves. Hospital visits, home care for two households and friends with needs are indeed taking a toll.
A silly story. My mother got a return call early morning. It was from my sister who had gone to her Dr. appointment with her a few days before. My mother was adament she was missing a perscription. My sister was clueless. Later that morning, Mom called the pharmacy. I listened at that point to the discussion and got more info on this problem. I looked on the fridge where Mom magnets everything and found the prescription. She had never turned it in. I saw her writting on it, in notation... it was for memory!
Laugh, love... but remember to keep your own life in order. We plan to start doing that in two weeks after all commitments made to ill family and friends have been fullfilled. Hah!
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