The DU Lounge

I have a friend in a nursing home who I still visit pretty regularly, although it’s getting more difficult to make myself go. She has hardly any grasp of reality anymore and talks a lot of crazy stuff, although she does know who I am and tells everyone I’m her hiking buddy and we’re going to go hiking again soon, which unfortunately is never going to happen. I see what they get fed. I can’t imagine being stuck there as you are!

I went into one for post-knee replacement rehab once and called a friend the very next day to spring me out of there, it was so bad. Fortunately, my mom came to help me at home.

I can really commiserate with your plight, so I’ll be that senior phone friend for you if you like!