The recliner aka the Big Chair ...

I have had a tough couple of days with Mom while the doctor and I try to iron out Mom's medication. That on top of having to talk to the girl in his office (she is torture). I think sometimes that to work in a doctors office it is a prerequisite to be rude, indifferent, and insensitive. I am one of those that can pretty much break the ice and make someone laugh to assure myself good service anywhere I go but I have the worst luck with that with a doc's office staff!

Anyway, what the heck does any of that have to do with the recliner? Absolutely nothing!! Just venting.

Mom has moved in!! This is not that big of a deal I am sure to those of you reading this but to me it is! It is so heartwarming to have Mom as part of the family here. I remember in the days just before she moved in I would be all giddy telling Louis, x# of sleeps and Mom will be sitting there watching TV with us. For some reason that scenario gave me such a sense of family, ya know like the Walton's! ; ) When she finally got here she did not seem to be as enthusiastic about TV nights as I was. ;( Until tonight ... not only was she enthused about coming to the Living Room and sitting in the "big chair" and watch TV with us but when I asked her if she was ready to go to bed (which is a usual YES) she said NO! Not that she even had her face turned slightly to the TV but I do believe she has settled in and she enjoys being a part of the family, part of the conversation and part of the hubbub!!! Oh yes she is listening ... DO NOT let the picture fool you!

SIDENOTE: If you have a family member with AlZ/Dementia do not take them to the hospital unless it is an absolutely last resort and you have not decided on a hospice type scenario. It is torture for the elderly because they do not understand what is going on. It really sets them back