It’s been just about a week and I have a clearer understanding of mom’s “range of daily activity”. She is moving at a slower pace and at times she is less aware or concerned about what’s going on around her. When this behavior pops up I say to myself “She can’t possibly be left on her own for any long period of time”. A new kind of Panic sets in for me! This is one extreme and the reverse behavior is the sweet little lady that one would never dream was 96 years old. She continues to be in the spotlight every time we go out. The poster child of her neighborhood. Now I go back and forth weighing future possibilities – trying to know what’s next for her care.
Things are moving toward a parts of life I am not familiar with. I want to be able to embrace the changes and keep mom in the best place available for her.
Something of a Meditation while waiting for the doctor. I’m sure Miley Cryus never thought a 96 year old woman would be wearing her pants one day.
Before I arrived she had started talking about feeling like it was time for her to move into assisted-living. I think she is still leaning in that direction but now that I’m with her she is more energized and her daily life is more active. Now it doesn’t seem like she’s so anxious to move or to even talk about it. She still doesn’t understand how beneficial ongoing activity with people is to her overall well being. The elevation of her spirits and mental activity is one of the many things assisted-living would provide for her. She is still easily motivated and always loves interacting with everyone around her. The success of Meals on Wheels is not just about the food delivery – the greetings from the volunteers and just the excitement of the doorbell ringing are equally as important. I am so grateful for the impact of Meals on Wheels. It’s a whole new take on “Let’s do Lunch”.
Spring 2013 Arrival
Everything is beautiful Green Green Green. The patio has new birds and the plants and bushes on the verge of blooming. The little red birdhouse is new and anxiously waiting for visitors. I figured out how to take off the storm windows upstairs so I can have fresh air and mom will have no idea when she turns up the heat. I’m happy to have that worked out.
A night out on the town. We went to Chedders tonight.
Mom had her hair done this afternoon and tomorrow she has a doctor appointment. These are the two main activities she would normally be driving to but fortunately she is still not driving. That’s a huge relief.