You are a sweet lady. Thank you for your concern, samantha.
It has been a tough week, Mom is 83 and her scooter flipped while she was going down the street to visit with some of he friends at her church. She fell on her hip and still managed with some help to attend the event. Last Thursday night my 85 year old Dad noticed Mom could not get up to go to the bathroom. he took her to the emergency room and the rest is history.
Our family has a broken heart because she is the best Mom and woman ever. Sweetest and kindest.
After surgery she developed fever and chest congestion. It was bad. But...she is improving and trying to take therapy like a trooper.
You are right about not letting her get dispirited and staying positive. She is there for 3 weeks and now she is pining to see her baby, a little Sheltie dog she adores. We took a picture of puppy and framed it for her! LOL
Thanks girl. I appreciate your caring.
I am sure you already know this,but falls and broken bones are what will bring elderly people down fast, even fairly healthy ones.
Keeping her from getting pneumonia is a job in itself, and every Family member should try to take turns being with the loved one while they are in the Hospital or rehab. Nurses are too busy doing paperwork to really give the best care that our loved ones need.
If your Mom’s dog is a talker or a barker you might record her interacting with other Family members and then play it for her. That should lift her spirits, I know it would mine.