Mom’s tests were negative, so that is a cause for relief. Nevertheless, she is quite miserable and debilitated by a variety of symptoms, mostly related to osteoporosis. She is spending large portions of some days in bed or napping on the sofa, trying to avoid the nagging discomforts. Her mood is depressed and irritable, and lapses of memory are more frequent.
I am hoping she is not developing the aggression and meanness of some Alzheimer’s cases. Her gratitude has often kept me going through the difficult times. Without that, and instead, constant irascibility, I really can’t imagine how hard life could become for me here. I hope her demeanor will improve if we can remedy some of her physical maladies. This is a big deal.