Mom's doing well

Mom just went home and we are unwinding before bed. It's been a week of ups and downs...mostly ups! Thursday at dinner, Mom was very frustrated. She was tired of being old, wanted to double check details of her funeral and her will. Friday, she over slept and missed exercise class, but other than that she was in a great mood and ate a huge dinner. Saturday, another great day. She went to lunch with Jill and Jennifer and has been happy and alert since Friday morning. They are going to reduce her new medication again this week, hoping to keep her happy and wake in time for exercise class. We'll see how it goes. So much of Mom's condition is connected to depression. Last Thursday the activity director was out, so she had a day to think. The busier she is...the happier she is. She had a busy weekend, and it looks like next weekend will be just as busy. Speaking of busy...something I need to share with you all, especially any of my female cousins. I am going to have surgery on my right ear. The doctor says the condition is usually genetic and happens in more females than men. He said it is gradual and my hearing problem probably started in my twenties or thirties. If any of you have trouble with your ears and believe it to be chronic sinus or allergy problems, you might want to see an ENT for a hearing test. They can replace a bone in the ear with good results, but don't put it off, because if health and age are against you, they can only suggest a hearing aid. The doctors walk a fine line trying to keep her spirits up, without harming her memory or making her lethargic. Please keep her in your prayers. Sleep well. Marsha