Mom had a busy Tuesday. In the morning the physical therapist came by, followed by an early afternoon visit to the wound clinic, which was the first time she left the house since coming home last week. Shortly after returning from the appointment, Mom's brother and sister-in-law Art and Nancy arrived for a visit. Mom was happy to see them, although she had to cut Tuesday's visit short to take a nap. Fortunately they're staying over and will see her again on Wednesday.
Mom's first week at home has had its ups and downs. She likes being home, but is too frail to do what she likes to do, which is to putz around and keep house. She's frustrated that she is lacking "pep." Tanya, who's with her Monday through Thursday, has been working to establish a routine. Unfortunately the caregiver last weekend wasn't anywhere as competent as Tanya and the routine disintegrated. (That caregiver won't be back.) I'll be staying with her this weekend with hopes to keep the routine together and get her to eat more.
Receiving visitors and cards brings her great joy. Last weeks' visitors brightened her days, and she was delighted to get a note from granddaughter Laurel. A note of caution to visitors, though: she's keeping the house at near sauna temperatures as she's always cold, so dress accordingly.
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