Elder-caregivers

I completely understand. I was just thinking about how my mom has always been my best friend, my only true advocate in this world.

We used to have long, entertaining and supportive chats with each other on the phone every day. Now, she doesn't appear to remember that we've spoken at all.

She panics and calls repeatedly during the day, not remembering that we just spoke minutes before. I just treat every call as if it's our first and only call, just like the wonderful daily calls we used to have.

As difficult as it is, as much as I cry after every call, I am so deeply thankful she is still able to make those calls and remember me at all. But the heart still breaks.

Stay encouraged, she. You are loved.