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Originally Posted by CaroleLB
It was such a sad, depressing day 
We went to visit Mom who is in a sub-acute rehab facility since the stroke in March, brought her an adorable, bright colored capri set which the aides promptly dressed her in. My brother picked up Chinese takeout, I picked up Italian pastries; she ate not a bite.
It is very difficult to engage her in conversation, she confuses very easily. I can see deep in her eyes that she is trying very hard to comprehend and retain the conversation, but then she glazes over and I can see the sadness there.
We all want to have hope that she will improve but with each visit I have no choice but to accept that she's not the vibrant, active Mom she was.
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I'm so sorry you didn't have a good day with your mom....I've been there so I know how hard it is. But one day you will look back and know that you were there for your mom and did the best you could do for her, even if she has no idea. It will bring you a sense of comfort.
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Originally Posted by Babaloo
I called my Mom today
She's progressively getting worse with dementia/alzheimers but she was very lucid today.
...I constantly worry about her (and my dad) and I know she will never get better, but it was nice to have a great conversation with her. 23 Minutes Ago 08:00 PM
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Glad you had a good conversation with your mom Rick!