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EitherNor9 karma

My mom (only 72) is in a state-funded bed in a Catholic care home in PA. I live across the country and finally had the chance to visit her in person a couple of weeks ago. After the all things she's told me, about people not listening to her, caring for other residents over her, conflicts with roommates, etc., I was pretty worried about what I'd find. Turns out, the place is very clean, tidy, managed excellently, nurses are cheery, and she is in decent physical condition (as in no bedsores, or skin or foot disorders). She just NEVER gets out of bed and won't participate in any activities, dinners, game nights, therapy dog visits, etc. She literally wants to lay in bed and watch TV and that's it. She has always been stubborn about everything and especially resists authority, but her age has brought it on stronger than ever. Sadly, her contrariness affects most of our family's willingness to deal with her, and they all live nearby. She is increasingly forgetful but loves to talk about the past and remembers things pretty well from then. I'm guessing she is clinically depressed, but she outright refuses any things that might diagnose, alleviate, or treat it, and they have to listen to her wishes. So frustrating, but I was very glad it wasn't due to the facility or its staff.

EitherNor3 karma

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