ita, I really like that red trench. Also the short red jacket below it--both are really nice.

So we went to lunch at the ALF with Mom, and my sister took video of her eating, because she's lost so much coordination and mobility recently, it's shocking.

I'm going to ask the staff to take her temperature this week, I think--some of the reading I've been doing indicates that sudden degradation might actually be because of a UTI or something like that.

Also the short red jacket below it--both are really nice

I was kind of sad to see that jacket when I was searching for other instances of the coat, because it wasn't on sale at the same time--I have no idea where to find it. But I want it massively.

Completely coincidentally (pinkie swear) Lana was wearing a red trench on Archer this week. And she is the animated epitome of banging, so that's definite powerful endorsement.

some of the reading I've been doing indicates that sudden degradation might actually be because of a UTI or something like that

Well, huh. These are things I wouldn't necessarily think of. I hope you make discoveries and it's something you can get traction on improving for her, and subsequently for your father (can he be talked out of trying to exert so much control? Because he doesn't sound like his faculties are up for dealing with a woman as ill as your mother, and it doesn't seem like something that gets easier with practice.

Consuela,

the doctor may want to look at drug interactions as well.

some of the reading I've been doing indicates that sudden degradation might actually be because of a UTI or something like that

That was definitely my experience, Consuela.

Yeah, I think it was the case with my grandmother too.

the doctor may want to look at drug interactions as well.

some of the reading I've been doing indicates that sudden degradation might actually be because of a UTI or something like that

Both very common (even if she hasn't started a new med super recently, often older people can have levels of drugs build up in their system because they don't metabolize them the same as younger folks)

Consuela,

one last thing: my friend's father went down hill pretty rapidly because of mini-strokes that were undiagnosed.

Consuela a UTI can cause memory problems and confusion if your Mom seems worse it could be because of a UTI.

I had made my mental food plans, but the restaurant is closed for Easter. Hmph.

Imagine my disgruntlement when I swung by In N Out Burgers to pick up some grub as I collected JZ and Matilda from the rental car place, only to find them closed for Easter. I had no gruntle.

ita - the ball point pen drawings you've been linking to have been just amazing. I had NO IDEA.

My onerous task is ongoing. I've thrown out lots of things. And friends came by and helped me move a carload of stuff (mostly yarn and books.) And I'm planning on taking a half day tomorrow to get more stuff done.