She is 93, has a certain amount of dementia, and they are putting her back on Cymbalta because her restless legs keep her awake and moving at night... and it also takes care of the pain she has in her hip due to a hip surgery some two years ago. I'm saying all this to say she will be more out of it now and less lucid right at a time when I leave to visit my Airforce son and his family, whom we haven't seen in over a year.... and my precious three granddaughters.
Is it worth putting up a calender showing her how the days tick off before I return. She may not remember the calendar once I'm gone, but perhaps it will remind the nurses/aides to tell her everyday how long before I return. Is this a good plan?
Oh, where would I be without you'all!!!
I would have the staff tell her you will be returning soon. Hopefully, she will do well on Cymbalta. It really has helped my cousin.
When it came to visiting my Mom, I use to go every afternoon or in the evening but then I started to cut back to every other day. My Mom didn't even notice.